Trump Denies Iran Talks as Tehran Claims US Is 'Begging' to Negotiate Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Tensions continue to rise as US President Donald Trump firmly states that no discussions are currently happening or planned with Iran. He also emphasized that the US naval blockade remains completely active and confirmed that mines in the Strait of Hormuz have been successfully cleared.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi countered these claims by asserting that the US is now actively "begging" to enter negotiations under Iranian conditions, following an unsuccessful attempt to force Tehran into surrender.

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