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Trump's Iran Deadline Looms: No Deal in Sight

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Trump's Iran Deadline Looms: No Deal in Sight
Time is running out. US President Donald Trump faces a critical deadline with Iran this Tuesday. The demand is for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz to free navigation. This narrow waterway is vital for global oil shipments. There is little public sign of a breakthrough. The situation puts President Trump in a delicate position. He must balance a strong stance on international security with the risks of a military confrontation. The deadline raises the possibility of escalated tensions in the region. All sides are now watching for Iran's next move and the US response. The hours until the deadline will be decisive.