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If the US withdraws its troops and expresses readiness for negotiations...

Joe Kent: If the US withdraws its troops and expresses readiness for negotiations on enrichment and... Published May 7, 2026. Status: True. According to the pr...

If the US withdraws its troops and expresses readiness for negotiations on enrichment and sanctions relief, Iran will be politically compelled to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for energy exports.

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According to the provided evidence, specifically from sources [3] and [5], a deal has been reached to re-open...

Verification criteria: The US withdraws troops and offers negotiations. Subsequently, Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz to allow free passage of energy products.

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