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Iran Peace Talks Stall; Strait of Hormuz Blockade Reaches Day 14

The U.S. Navy, led by USS Rafael Peralta, has blocked 38 vessels destined for Iranian ports over a two-week period, while Iran detained two cargo ships near a strait on the 24th. On the 26th, Trump affirmed his intention to continue negotiations, but Iran's Foreign Minister headed to Moscow to meet with Putin.

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