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Iran Rejects U.S. Talks Amid Trump's Threats Over Strait of Hormuz Disputes
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2026-07-11 21:47   Geopolitics   10

Iran Rejects U.S. Talks Amid Trump's Threats Over Strait of Hormuz Disputes

Iran has rejected U.S.President Donald Trump's call for continued peace talks without a ceasefire, demanding Washington meet Tehran's conditions for resolving transit issues through the Strait of Hormuz and normalizing oil exports.

Trump, in a social media post, cited calls to kill him made at the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following Israel's warning about an Iranian assassination plot.The U.S.has demanded Iran publicly declare all channels of the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping and pledge not to attack civilian vessels, with Tehran facing consequences if it fails.Recent tensions include U.S.airstrikes and Iranian retaliation, driving up oil prices and complicating broader peace efforts.The ceasefire agreed in mid-June is now considered over by Trump, with the U.S.Treasury revoking a waiver allowing Iran to sell oil globally.

Iranian officials acknowledge Mojtaba Khamenei's injury after his father's assassination but claim he remains actively involved in decision-making.The article highlights the geopolitical standoff between Iran and the U.S., with both sides escalating threats and military actions, underscoring the fragility of diplomatic efforts in the region.

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