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Trump says no talks are taking place with Iran

On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump stated that no talks or scheduled discussions are taking place with Iran. He affirmed that the US naval blockade remains fully in effect and that the Strait of Hormuz is open and operational. All water mines in the strategic waterway have been removed or detonated, according to Trump. His remarks come amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran, and uncertainty over efforts to ease the standoff.

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Prabowo's Visit to NTT Earthquake Zone Being Planned, Palace Says

President Prabowo Subianto's visit to earthquake-hit East Nusa Tenggara is being planned as the government assesses conditions on the ground.

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