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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Libby Casey.
Iran says it is close to a final deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
But before that happens, Iran has some tough conditions for the U.S.
NPR's Hadil al-Shalchi reports.
Among other demands, Iran wants the U.S.
To lift a naval blockade and sanctions and pay it reparations for war damages, high prices for the United States.
Asla Aydan Tashbash is a fellow at Brookings Institution She says with this set of tough conditions,
Iran wants to force President Trump to cave as he heads into the midterms with a weakened economy and an angry base.
Iran wants to use this time, use their leverage,
but also the midterm calendar for a stronger agreement that establishes their sovereignty over Hormuz.
Iran's strategy may come with some of their own risk.
If it doesn't strike a deal soon, Iran could face more internal unrest as its economy gets worse.
Hedil Alshalji, NPR News, Istanbul.
President Trump has named Will Scharf to be his new White House counsel.