Iran says its forces are stronger as Strait of Hormuz remains a focus

Conflict · First reported 7 Nov, 05:16 · Updated 05:22

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Iranian officials said the country’s forces had grown stronger since the war began and asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. The reporting also covers a US reward for information about Iran’s nuclear programme and ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue.

Iranian army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said the armed forces were stronger and more confident than at the beginning of the war, citing experience from direct confrontations with the United States and Israel.
Iran said it retained control of the Strait of Hormuz and would keep it closed until its demands were met by the United States.
The US military offered a $20 million reward, with possible relocation, for information about Iran’s nuclear programme; the report says the announcement did not specify what information would qualify.
The report describes efforts by mediators to prevent renewed fighting and says Iran’s president was still pursuing dialogue; US President Donald Trump said the two sides were dealing with one another.

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Key facts

Iranian military claim: Iranian army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said the forces were stronger than at the beginning of the war.
Strait of Hormuz: Iran said it controlled the strait and would keep it closed until US demands were met.
US reward: The US military offered $20 million and possible relocation for information about Iran’s nuclear programme.
Diplomacy: The report says mediators were working to prevent renewed fighting and Iran’s president was pursuing dialogue.