Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country has not "asked for a ceasefire" after Trump said it had wanted a deal.

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The eyes of the world continue to focus on the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on international energy markets, while American allies in London and Seoul suggested they may be willing to answer President Trump’s call for assistance in keeping the critical waterway safe and open for tankers to transport oil worldwide.

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