- President Trump threatens to blockade the Strait of Hormuz amid failed peace talks with Iran.
- U.S.-Iran negotiations in Islamabad collapse over nuclear ambitions, sanctions, and control of key oil routes.
- Senate poised to vote on resolution limiting Trump’s war powers regarding I
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