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Trump Urges Iran to Sign a Deal and Discusses Prolonged Blockade

  • On Wednesday, President Donald Trump rejected Iran's diplomatic proposal by posting an AI-generated image of himself holding an assault rifle on Truth Social, writing "No more Mr Nice Guy!"
  • Trump's post signaled rejection of a recent Iranian offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade and ends the war, a proposal that sought to postpone nuclear negotiations.
  • During a state dinner Tuesday, the President claimed King Charles III agrees that Iran should never possess a nuclear weapon, though Buckingham Palace responded the King is "naturally mindful of his government's long-standing position on nuclear proliferation."
  • Benchmark Brent crude futures jumped 3% to $114.62 following the post, while the Handala Hack Team, linked to the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence, claimed to expose the personal details of 2,379 US Marines.
  • Talks remain at a stalemate after eight weeks of war, leaving unresolved the disagreements that led the US and Israel to launch military operations on February 28, with current blockade efforts threatening Tehran's oil production.
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Donald Trump has confirmed that he will not lift the blockade of Iranian ports until Iran agrees to negotiate on its nuclear program.

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Trump warns Iran better 'get smart soon' and accept nuclear deal

US President Donald Trump reportedly intends to pursue the blockade of Iranian ports until Tehran is forced to dismantle its nuclear programme.

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