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World - / May 8, 2026 - US, Iran weigh 30-day ceasefire plan, reopening Strait of Hormuz; n-talks still in limbo - Iran and the US are reportedly in talks for a temporary truce, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pave the way for broader nuclear negotiations. A 30-day pause in hostilities is proposed, with discussions focusing on lifting shipping blockades and ending military actions. More complex issues like sanctions relief and Iran's nuclear program remain under negotiation.

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