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Maersk suspends all vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, while air traffic disruptions strand passengers across Gulf states. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran is open to de-escalation in talks with Oman's Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi. U.S. President Donald Trump claims Iran agrees to negotiations, but Iran security council secretary, Ali Larijani rejects talks on behalf of Iran.
Sunday, 1 March, 2026