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US President Trump denies extending deadline for negotiations with Iran

Conflict over the Strait of Hormuz prolongs, with Iran announcing continued blockade

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US President Trump has announced that he will not seek an extension to the deadline for negotiations with Iran.
As the conflict over the passage of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continues, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf has indicated that Iran will continue to blockade the strait until the United States fulfills its demands.

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There was a memorandum of understanding that set a 60-day deadline for negotiations to end the hostilities with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is a key point for crude oil transportation.

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[Washington, Cairo Current Affairs] Regarding negotiations to end hostilities with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 17th, ``Iran is not going to make the deal that I think is necessary,'' indicating that he will not seek an extension of the memorandum of understanding that set out the expired 60-day negotiation period. He told reporters at the White House.

Ahead of the midterm elections in November, there is growing concern within the ruling Republican Party that gasoline prices remain high. However, Trump asserted that ``the midterm elections have nothing to do with my thoughts,'' and showed that he was in no hurry to conclude negotiations with Iran.

However, regarding Oman, which is negotiating with Iran over the passage of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump told Fox News, ``If it gets in the way (of negotiations with Iran), we will violently bomb it.'' In fact, he continues to make statements that hint at his frustration at the fact that the Strait of Hormuz is not being opened quickly.

Meanwhile, Iran's National Assembly Speaker Ghalibaf, who has been leading negotiations with the US, stated on state television on the 18th, ``The Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until the US implements all the contents of the memorandum,'' announcing its intention to continue the blockade. They renewed their calls for the lifting of asset freezes and an end to pressure and military operations.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson also emphasized that talks with Oman are continuing and that they are "working toward finalizing documents, including a joint statement."