Trump Accuses Iran of Stalling Talks, Rejects Sanctions
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- Trump accused Iran of stalling peace talks, saying they hoped to outwait him before the U.S. midterm elections.
- Trump rejected any sanctions relief or financial aid in a potential deal, stating “We’re not talking about any easing of sanctions, no money, no nothing.”
- Marco Rubio stressed that diplomacy is always the first option for ending the conflict.
- U.S. forces launched “self‑defense” strikes on southern Iran, prompting Tehran to accuse Washington of violating the cease‑fire.
- Iran's nuclear capabilities and the closed Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved in talks.
Why it matters: U.S. gasoline consumers face higher prices as crude inventories sit 900 k barrels low, while stalled talks risk keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and could damage Republican midterm chances.
