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US fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balance

Al Monitor 2026/05/09 13:55

Iran questioned the seriousness of American diplomacy on Saturday in the wake of renewed naval clashes in the Gulf, while keeping Washington waiting for a response to its latest negotiating position.

US President Donald Trump had said on Friday that he was expecting Iran's response to Washington's latest proposal on a deal to extend a fragile truce and launch peace talks -- "supposedly tonight".

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