US rules out Iran talks as Middle East tensions escalate
US President Donald Trump ruled out talks with Iran amid rising Strait of Hormuz tensions, while Israel demanded Hamas disarm before any Gaza withdrawal.
United States President Donald Trump announced that no diplomatic talks are currently scheduled with Tehran, maintaining that Iran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons capabilities. Trump warned of potential military force if Iranian or Omani personnel disrupt American operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a recent vessel strike in the critical waterway.
In response, Iranian authorities warned that the nation will adopt an offensive posture should diplomatic channels with Washington fail completely.
Concurrently, regional peace efforts encountered further friction. Although Hamas accepted a proposal for the second phase of a ceasefire agreement, Israeli leadership reiterated that its military forces will remain in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Sources: CDM.
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