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Tensions rise as US and Iran engage in indirect talks amid Strait of Hormuz standoff

Donald Trump announced that US representatives were scheduled to travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, for new negotiations with Iran following an alleged breach of a ceasefire agreement. The US President accused Iran of firing on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while threatening to target Iranian energy infrastructure and bridges if a deal is not reached. Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, noted progress in talks but emphasized that a final agreement remains distant, with Tehran refusing to surrender its enriched uranium. Iran continues to maintain a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any vessel ignoring their naval warnings will be targeted. Reports indicate that US officials have been holding emergency meetings to address the situation. Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has criticized US interference in Iran's nuclear program. Indirect mediation efforts are reportedly involving Pakistan, China, and Russia as both sides struggle with deep-seated mistrust.

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