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Trump blasts duplicitou Iran after Tehran denies it is in talks with the US | US - Israel war on Iran News

Trump blasts duplicitou Iran after Tehran denies it is in talks with the US | US - Israel war on Iran News
EVENT SUMMARY
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran it has one last chance to agree to a deal, stating the U.S. maintains "total control" of the Strait of Hormuz amid an ongoing naval blockade. Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that while pursuing diplomatic tracks with Oman and other regional states to de-escalate tensions, direct negotiations with the U.S. are not currently underway.
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What Happened
United States President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with 'decapitation' air strikes, citing the country's alleged duplicity regarding potential negotiations to end the ongoing conflict. Trump stated that the US is maintaining a 'Wall of Steel' naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, preventing goods from reaching Iran until a deal or 'Total Surrender' is achieved. While Trump claimed that talks are occurring at Iran's request with support from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei denied direct negotiations with the US, stating that Tehran is instead engaging with Oman and other regional partners to reduce tensions and secure safe navigation.
Key Actors
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    Donald Trump(President of the United States)Threatening massive air strikes while enforcing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz to force a diplomatic deal.
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    Esmail Baghaei(Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry)Denied direct negotiations with the US and emphasized that maritime tensions will persist as long as the US blockade continues.
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    Mohammad Atabak(Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade)Traveling to Pakistan to discuss transit alternatives to bypass the US naval blockade.
Why It Matters
The conflict, which began in February, has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz—a critical global energy chokepoint—to standard commercial traffic. The standoff between the US naval blockade and Iranian maritime assertions risks further escalation into a large-scale military confrontation, with the US threatening its most significant air campaign since World War II.
Watch For
Monitor the outcome of the Iran-Pakistan Joint Trade Committee meetings in Islamabad, which may indicate Iran's success in mitigating the economic impact of the US blockade. Additionally, watch for any confirmation of backchannel diplomatic progress via Oman, as the US has set a high threshold for continued restraint regarding its threatened air strikes.
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