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Oil prices rise as attacks dent hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening - Al Jazeera

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and Iran close to a "peace arrangement or a deal," Pakistan says CBS News

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Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

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and Iran close to a "peace arrangement or a deal," Pakistan says CBS NewsPakistan signals progress on U.S.-Iran deal as Washington and Tehran trade reparation demands CNBCUS, Iran agree to extend 60-day ceasefire ahead of Aug.

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Iran, US not discussing ceasefire extension, senior Iranian official says - reuters.com.

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Iran, US not discussing ceasefire extension, senior Iranian official says

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Iran holds firm on Hormuz conditions as Pakistan's Naqvi visits Tehran

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and Iran close to a "peace arrangement or a deal," Pakistan says CBS NewsIran war live: Mediators push for US-Iran talks as MoU deadline approaches

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Live Updates: Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to new low as Iran-backed Houthis kill 6 in Red Sea, authorities say - CBS News.

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A: and Iran close to a "peace arrangement or a deal," Pakistan says CBS News

B: Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

negation mismatch

A: Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

B: and Iran close to a "peace arrangement or a deal," Pakistan says CBS NewsPakistan signals progress on U.S.-Iran deal as Washington and Tehran trade reparation demands CNBCUS, Iran agree to extend 60-day ceasefire ahead of Aug.

negation mismatch

A: Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

B: and Iran close to a "peace arrangement or a deal," Pakistan says CBS NewsIran war live: Mediators push for US-Iran talks as MoU deadline approaches

negation mismatch

A: Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

B: oil rises above $83 a barrel as Iran says Strait of Hormuz won't open until conditions are met

Summary

**Summary:** The price of oil has risen due to ongoing attacks on the Strait of Hormuz, which could hinder efforts to reopen it and stabilize global energy markets. **Why It Matters:** These developments highlight geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States, potentially disrupting supply chains and impacting economies worldwide.

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