Vance says Iranians refused to disavow nuclear program that would let them build bomb; he makes no mention of Strait of Hormuz, cited in Iran as other key point of disagreement; Iran's Ghalibaf: US side failed to gain our trust

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Iran doubles down on its 'red lines,' while VP Vance warns US negotiators won't be receptive to Iranian games; Trump claims US starting the process of clearing out Hormuz

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As his VP Vance heads to Islamabad negotiations, Trump claims 'the Iranians don’t seem to realize they have no cards,' insists Strait of Hormuz to soon reopen 'with or without them'

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Trump reportedly asks Netanyahu to scale back attacks to prevent collapse of truce; Hormuz still blockaded, data shows, as Iran nuclear chief rules out restrictions ahead of talks

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US president vows forces will remain in the region in leadup to peace talks in Pakistan, as uncertainty about Lebanon and Strait of Hormuz threatens fragile ceasefire

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VP: Tehran thought Lebanon was part of truce due to ‘legitimate misunderstanding,’ Israel agreed to 'check itself a little bit' against Hezbollah; Iran's Ghalibaf claims US violated understandings, questions if negotiations worthwhile

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