Iran's Diplomatic Push on Day 59 Amid Hormuz Blockade
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- Iran maintains a de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stating it has no intention to unblock the waterway.
- Abbas Araghchi visited Pakistan and Oman, calling the talks 'very productive,' and flew to Saint Petersburg to meet President Vladimir Putin.
- Donald Trump said Tehran can telephone the United States if it wants to negotiate an end to the two-month war.
- Israel escalated attacks in Lebanon, killing at least 14 people despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
- Mikhail Ulyanov warned the United States must abandon 'blackmail' and 'ultimatums' for talks with Iran to progress.
Why it matters: Indian exporters lose a critical shipping route as the Hormuz blockade persists, while the 14‑person death toll in Lebanon raises regional tensions, threatening oil‑related revenues.
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