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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Urges Iran to “Pick Up the Phone” as Talks Stall and Tensions Shift to Russia
Caption: Trump Urges Iran to “Pick Up the Phone” as Talks Stall and Tensions Shift to Russia. President Donald Trump says Iran can call anytime if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month conflict, but insists any deal must guarantee Tehran never develops nuclear weapons. His comments come as peace efforts lose momentum, with the U.S. canceling a planned diplomatic trip, citing Iran’s offer as insufficient. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has been moving between Pakistan and Oman for mediation talks, and is now heading to Russia for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Reports suggest Tehran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending hostilities, while postponing nuclear negotiations. Markets are already reacting—oil prices are rising and uncertainty is growing—as key shipping routes remain disrupted. Both sides remain far apart. Washington is pushing to limit Iran’s regional influence and missile capabilities, while Tehran demands sanctions relief and an end to blockades. With pressure building at home for Trump and Iran leveraging control over vital oil transit routes, the conflict remains unresolved, and the road to a lasting agreement is still unclear. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Donald Trump,Iran nuclear talks,Abbas Araqchi,Vladimir Putin,Strait of Hormuz,US Iran tensions,nuclear negotiations,sanctions relief,oil prices surge,Middle East conflict,Russia mediation,global markets
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