00:01However, Iran warned the agreement does not guarantee safe navigation, saying security
00:06remains affected by the US blockade of its ports.
00:09The strait has been largely closed since the US and Israel attacked Iran in February, disrupting
00:15a waterway that normally carries about one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas.
00:20On Tuesday, President Donald Trump warned that Iran would be hit very hard if the strait
00:25was not reopened soon.
00:27His comments came as Washington said diplomatic efforts were making progress, though Tehran
00:32continues to deny it is holding direct talks with the United States.
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