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Tehran Signals Defiance as Supreme Leader Vows Retaliation and Strait Closure

  A man holds a picture of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while people attend a funeral ceremony for the Iranian military commanders who were killed in strikes, in Tehran Iran’s Supreme Leader issued his first public remarks following the deaths of senior Iranian commanders, vowing that the country will “avenge the martyrs” and maintain the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz until what he described as “justice” is served. His comments, delivered during a nationally broadcast address, underscore a sharp escalation in rhetoric at a moment of heightened regional tension. The Supreme Leader framed the recent losses as sacrifices in the defense of Iran’s sovereignty, promising that those responsible “will face consequences.” He also reaffirmed Iran’s decision to keep the Strait closed, a move that has already disrupted global shipping routes and rattled energy markets. The strait, one of the world’s most critical chokepoints for oil transport, has long been a flas...
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Ceasefire Standoff Threatens Prospects of Putin-Trump Summit

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A planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been thrown into doubt after Moscow rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.

According to U.S. officials, discussions between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov were described as “productive,” but both sides ultimately decided against moving forward with an in-person meeting. The White House later confirmed that “there are no plans for President Trump to meet with President Putin in the immediate future”.

The setback comes just days after Trump announced that he and Putin would meet in Hungary to explore a potential path toward ending the war. However, Russia has reiterated its long-standing demands that Ukraine cede additional territory before any ceasefire could be considered. A private diplomatic note, or “non-paper,” sent by Moscow to Washington last weekend outlined these conditions, underscoring the gulf between the two sides.

The delay highlights the fragile state of international efforts to broker peace, with Washington and Moscow still far apart on the terms of a settlement. Analysts warn that without progress on a ceasefire, the prospect of a high-level summit may remain elusive.


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