US-Iran diplomatic efforts collapse
Trump had previously said talks would resume Monday, but later vowed to blockade Iran until “a Deal, or Total Surrender, is accomplished.”
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war have collapsed after Tehran denied the possibility of negotiations, with US President Donald Trump describing the country's leaders as "unbelievably duplicitous." Trump had previously stated that talks would resume, but later vowed to blockade Iran until a deal or total surrender is achieved.
Iran has grown increasingly wary of negotiations, viewing US leadership as divided on the conflict and is now focused on a "pressure points" strategy to reframe its control over the Strait of Hormuz as less costly for the region and the global economy. Experts suggest that both sides are escalating tensions in response, but Iran insists that if negotiations are to take place, Tehran will define the terms.
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