Iran officials threaten Hormuz escalation as Trump says deal is near

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Iranian officials have threatened escalation in the Strait of Hormuz following President Trump's statement that a deal with Tehran is nearing completion. The threats signal a complex balancing act between retaliation and ongoing talks concerning Hormuz, sanctions relief, and a ceasefire.

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Hours after threatening to hit Iran “very hard,” President Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran was close, leaving Iranian officials to balance threats of retaliation with signals that talks over Hormuz, sanctions relief and a fragile ceasefire are still alive.

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