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Iran ‘trapped in slogans’ as nuclear talks with US stall after naval standoff, former diplomat says

A former Iranian diplomat has warned that Tehran is increasingly “trapped in slogans” as nuclear negotiations with the United States stall following a tense naval standoff in the Persian Gulf. The remarks highlight the growing frustration among diplomatic circles over Iran’s reliance on rhetoric rather than substantive policy shifts, which has complicated efforts to revive…

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‘Iran to make offer aimed at meeting US demands’: Trump says as talks loom

President Donald Trump has stated that Iran is preparing to make an offer aimed at meeting U.S. demands, as fresh negotiations loom between Washington and Tehran. The announcement has sparked global attention, with analysts debating whether this signals a potential breakthrough in the long-standing tensions between the two nations or simply another tactical move in…

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Strait of Hormuz

‘Strait of Hormuz under our firm control’: Iranian general boasts about country’s military might

An Iranian general has declared that the Strait of Hormuz is under the “firm control” of Iran’s military, boasting about the country’s ability to project power in one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways. The statement has reignited global concerns about security in the Persian Gulf, where tensions between Iran and Western powers remain…

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Hormuz

Iran Moves to Assert Control Over Strait of Hormuz While Trading Strikes with Israel

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, has once again become the epicenter of escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iran has moved to assert greater control over the strait, a vital artery for global oil shipments, while simultaneously trading strikes with Israel in a dangerous escalation that threatens regional…

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Kharg

Kharg and the Ghost of Gallipoli: Why Trump Risks Walking into Iran’s Trap

The Persian Gulf has long been a theater of geopolitical tension, and recent developments around Kharg Island have reignited concerns about U.S. strategy in the region. Analysts warn that former President Donald Trump’s approach risks echoing the mistakes of Gallipoli—a historical military blunder that cost thousands of lives and reshaped global politics. The parallels between…

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