Iran, holding firm to strait, steers Trump back to June deal

The US and Iran are in a stalled negotiation over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's leaders insist on keeping control over the strait in any settlement. According to The Vibes, US President Donald Trump has signalled he is prepared to let economic pressure on Iran intensify rather than order further military strikes, marking a shift in strategy.

The negotiations have been ongoing, with US Vice President JD Vance confirming progress has been made in recent days, as reported by the Jerusalem Post. Vance stated that the US is using "a whole range of diplomatic, economic and military tools" to secure the best possible outcome. He also mentioned that Iran is "suffering very badly" and wants to end the conflict.

The Strait of Hormuz has been closed by Iran since the outbreak of the war, driving up fuel prices and unsettling the global economy. According to The Vibes, Tehran demands that Washington end its blockade of Iranian ports and lift oil sanctions, in accordance with a memorandum of understanding signed in June.

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