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Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf states Iran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the U.S. meets interim deal conditions.
Iran has signaled a shift toward a more aggressive military posture as negotiations for a permanent end to the conflict with the U.S. and Israel have stalled. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, a top Iranian negotiator, stated that Iran will maintain the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz until the United States meets the specific conditions of the interim deal signed in June. While the administration announced that the U.S. is not in a hurry to reach a deal, Donald Trump stated that Tehran should
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