Vance could never have struck a deal on what Iran and the U.S. have been unable to resolve for years. As the president sways between declaring victory and restarting the war, Netanyahu tries to ramp up Israel's public opinion for another round of fighting
Vance could never have struck a deal on what Iran and the U.S. have been unable to resolve for years. As the president sways between declaring victory and restarting the war, Netanyahu tries to ramp up Israel's public opinion for another round of fighting
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06:05 AM • April 13 2026 IDT
After the American-Iranian talks in Pakistan ended in failure, U.S. President Donald Trump decided to step up pressure on the Iranians. On Sunday afternoon, he announced a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a step that effectively reciprocates Iran's decision to close the strait, which became one of Tehran's key bargaining chips in the war.
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