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US-Iran Talks Deadlocked, Strait of Hormuz Still Closed
US-Iran ceasefire talks remain deadlocked. US President Donald Trump called Iran's counter-offer 'garbage,' while Iran stated its preparedness 'for any eventuality.'
US-Iran Talks See 'Unbelievably Weak' Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump warned that Tehran's rejection of his administration's demands has rendered the already tenuous ceasefire "unbelievably weak." Trump sharply criticized Iran's counter-offer, dismissing it as 'garbage,' highlighting his dissatisfaction with the current state of negotiations.
Iran Prepared for 'Any Eventuality'
In response, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Iranian parliamentary speaker and former chief negotiator with Washington, promptly stated that his country was prepared 'for any eventuality.' This indicates Iran's readiness for all scenarios that might arise from the prolonged deadlock in talks with the United States.
*Source: France24 (2026-05-12)*
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