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Aug 9, 2026
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A Hormuz deal was close. Now Iran says direct talks with U.S. are off
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A Hormuz deal was close. Now Iran says direct talks with U.S. are off
'As long as the American violation of the Memorandum of Understanding continues and the U.S. does not make amends for its violations, there is no possibility of resuming negotiations': Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
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Published Aug 09, 2026
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