Tehran Doubles Down On Hormuz Demands As Hardline IRGC Commander Promoted To National Security Chief
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Source: Zero Hedge
Published: 2026-08-10 22:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Iran, Energy, US Politics
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After President Trump said Sunday that the US is now "low-keying it" with Iran and only "semi-negotiating" following a top Iranian security official having laid out multiple stringent conditions for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, oil is edging higher on Monday.
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