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US Pressure Campaign on Iran Stalls; Strait of Hormuz Remains Flashpoint
ClarínLO·US · IR·about 24 hours ago
US President Trump stated he does not seek an agreement with Tehran and claimed the US has 'almost total control' of the Strait of Hormuz. This marks a hardening of US rhetoric toward Iran, potentially escalating tensions in a critical oil chokepoint. The claim of control is unverified and likely rhetorical, but signals a shift away from diplomatic engagement.
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