A boat sails past a tanker anchored on the Strait of Hormuz off the coast Qeshm island, Iran. File
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The White House said it was examining Iran’s latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran insisted on Tuesday that Washington was no longer in a position to “dictate” policy to others.
Iran has blockaded the waterway — a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments — since the start of the U.S.-Israeli offensive two months ago, sending shockwaves through the global economy.
Published – April 28, 2026 02:56 pm IST
