Following a U.S. pause in military strikes, Iranian leaders show reluctance to resume diplomatic negotiations, believing they can outlast Trump. Iran leverages control over the Strait of Hormuz while contradicting U.S. claims of ongoing discussions.
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Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump and have leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say.
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Trump says there are talks again and Iran says there are not! www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/w... Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump and have leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say.
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