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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 23 MIN

Day 61: US Rejects Iran Offer to Reopen Hormuz Strait

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Washington has officially rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing Tehran's attempt to decouple maritime commerce from the ongoing nuclear disarmament negotiations. As the naval standoff persists, the IDF confirmed the targeted killing of Hamas intelligence chief Iyad Ahmed Abdurrahman Shambari in South Lebanon.For full documentation and verified intelligence reports, visit nbn.fm.Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep136About War DeskWar Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.Subscribe to NBN's NewsletterGet new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox.Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter.

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Washington has officially rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing Tehran's attempt to decouple maritime commerce from the ongoing nuclear disarmament negotiations. As the naval standoff persists, the IDF confirmed the targeted killing of Hamas intelligence chief Iyad Ahmed Abdurrahman Shambari in South Lebanon. For full documentation and verified intelligence reports, visit nbn.fm. Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep136 Abo...

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