Trump Warns Iran Against Closing Strait of Hormuz as Talks Remain Deadlocked
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-18 14:33 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran not to "blackmail" the United States by shutting the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran responded by condemning Washington's "maximalist" positions, as diplomatic efforts remain stalled amid ongoing conflict.
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