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SUN · 2026-04-19 · 07:43 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0419-70634
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Middle East crisis live: Iran says ‘fundamental’ issues’ still to be resolved with US amid strait of Hormuz impasse

Negotiations between Iran and the US remain stalled over "fundamental issues," according to Iran's top negotiator. Tensions are high as Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz again after the US indicated it would not end its blockade.

Vivian Ho (now) and Wendy Frew (earlier)The Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-04-19 · 07:43 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Middle East crisis live: Iran says ‘fundamental’ issues’ still to be resolved with US amid strait of Hormuz impasse
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Negotiations between Iran and the US remain stalled over "fundamental issues," according to Iran's top negotiator. Tensions are high as Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz again after the US indicated it would not end its blockade. The closure is allegedly in effect until the US lifts its blockade. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticized Donald Trump's past efforts to limit Iran's nuclear capabilities, questioning the justification for depriving Iran of its nuclear rights. The ongoing impasse raises concerns about regional stability and global oil supply routes.

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Key claims

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Trump says Iran cannot make use of its nuclear rights but doesn’t say for what crime.

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Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’

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Iran closed strait of Hormuz again after US said it would not end its blockade.

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Iran says ‘fundamental’ issues’ still to be resolved with US amid strait of Hormuz impasse.

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Trump says Iran cannot make use of its nuclear rights.

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Full report

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Iran’s top negotiator says both sides remain far apart after Tehran again closed Strait of Hormuz after US said it would not end its blockade Full report: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’ Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian was quoted in the Iranian Student News Agency on Sunday about Donald Trump and efforts to quash Iranian nuclear capabilities, Reuters reports. “Trump says Iran cannot make use of its nuclear rights but doesn’t say for what crime. Who is he to deprive a nation of its rights?” Pezeshkian was quoted as saying. Continue reading...
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