US-Israel-Iran LIVE Updates: Australia pushes de-escalation; Trump rejects Hormuz toll plan

Shipping resumes through a key oil route, but military pressure, political messaging and ongoing negotiations signal that the crisis is paused, not resolved.

US-Israel-Iran LIVE Updates: Australia pushes de-escalation; Trump rejects Hormuz toll plan

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After weeks of disruption triggered by US-Israel strikes on Iran, movement through the Strait of Hormuz has resumed, offering temporary relief to global energy markets. But the reopening comes with conditions, warnings and a continuing military presence in the region.

Statements from Iran, the United States and global leaders point to a fragile pause rather than a clear breakthrough, with negotiations ongoing and both sides sticking to sharply different positions.

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