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U.S.-Iran talks just started and Trump is already threatening to attack, causing negotiations to pause
U.S.-Iran nuclear talks hit an early wall after Trump publicly threatened military action mid-negotiation, prompting Tehran to pause discussions. Iranian state media described the talks as entering a "difficult phase," citing the president's remarks as an insulting provocation. The episode underscores the delicate balance between diplomatic pressure and inflammatory rhetoric when dealing with a counterpart as sensitive to perceived slights as Iran.
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Dow futures drop as first day of U.S.-Iran talks sees Trump threaten Tehran on Hormuz: ‘You close it and you won’t have a country’
Dow futures slid as President Trump issued a blunt ultimatum to Iran during the first day of nuclear talks, threatening military action if Tehran moves to close the Strait of Hormuz. Trump went further, suggesting the U.S. could seize control of the critical waterway and impose tolls on passing ships. The remarks injected fresh geopolitical uncertainty into markets already watching the high-stakes negotiations closely.
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