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Well, I think it's a bit weird, really, I mean, that they need to stop escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz in order for negotiations with Iran to continue.

I mean, fair enough, you'd say, okay, well, they shouldn't be bombing Iran while the negotiations are going on, or at least...

They've agreed to that.

But yeah, anyway, you're right.

He said, while the blockade, the US blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom, the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the agreement can be finalised and signed.

So anyway, there you go.