Iran and United States: deadlock over Strait of Hormuz

Within less than forty-eight hours of ceasefire expiration, tensions remain high between Tehran and Washington over control of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran has developed an economic disruption strategy through potential closure of this critical global maritime trade route.

Negotiations stall over economic sanctions and nuclear deterrence, with no immediate agreement in sight.

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