{
  "id": 17811660,
  "title": "Iran offers to reopen Hormuz within 48 hours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/iran-offers-to-reopen-hormuz-within-48-hours",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T15:12:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/iran-offers-to-reopen-hormuz-within-48-hours/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Iran stated on Monday that it is prepared to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days, provided that Washington agrees to certain conditions. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told reporters during a briefing that the potential to implement this plan within two days serves as an indication of Iran's good-faith approach.\n\nAccording to Middle East Eye, a senior Iranian official described the offer to open the energy corridor as a sign of good faith following mediation efforts to prevent a return to war. Tehran has maintained a blockade of the strait since war began in February, an action that has caused energy prices to rise. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow gateway that typically carries one-fifth of global oil consumption.\n\nThe announcement comes as U.S. President Donald Trump issued a new war threat during a rally for midterm elections, according to both Punch and Middle East Eye.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Iran says ready to reopen Hormuz within 2 days if US accepts demands",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/iran-says-ready-to-reopen-hormuz-within-2-days-if-us-accepts-demands",
        "published": "2026-11-02T10:54:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Iran says it can reopen Hormuz in two days if US meets conditions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/iran-says-it-can-reopen-hormuz-in-two-days-if-us-meets-conditions",
        "published": "2026-11-02T11:48:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Iran says ready to reopen Hormuz in two days if U.S. agrees to demands",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/iran-says-ready-to-reopen-hormuz-in-two-days-if-u-s-agrees-to-demands",
        "published": "2026-11-02T12:05:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Iran says ready to reopen Hormuz in two days if US agrees to demands",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/iran-says-ready-to-reopen-hormuz-in-two-days-if-us-agrees-to-demands",
        "published": "2026-11-02T13:59:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Iran offers deal on Hormuz Strait, Netanyahu wants to 'finish the job'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/iran-offers-deal-on-hormuz-strait-netanyahu-wants-to-finish-the-job",
        "published": "2026-11-02T17:04:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}