Iran denies any direct talks with U.S. on opening Strait of Hormuz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi refinery

Iran's foreign minister denied direct talks with the U.S. about the Strait of Hormuz, but acknowledged that messages are being exchanged through intermediaries, per CNBC. The back-channel communications suggest some diplomatic engagement on the critical shipping route.

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