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Tensions persist as Iran and US navigate volatile situation in Strait of Hormuz

The situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains volatile as both the United States and Iran report contradictory claims regarding maritime access and diplomatic progress. US President Donald Trump announced that the Strait is fully open, yet he warned that a naval blockade against Iranian ports remains in effect and could lead to renewed military action if a long-term agreement is not reached by Wednesday. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, rejected US pressure, stating that Tehran has not agreed to a second round of negotiations without a mutually defined framework. While reports suggest some commercial vessels have resumed transit under strict conditions, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps maintains that control of the waterway remains under their strict management. Tehran clarified that it has conveyed its position through a Pakistani mediator and insists that any deal must respect its international legal rights. Meanwhile, President Trump stated that he intends to secure Iran's enriched uranium reserves, potentially through hostile means if a peaceful handover is not negotiated. Currently, no official date is set for further talks between the two nations following the failure of initial discussions in Pakistan.

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