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Iran’s leaders are holding out against Trump. Is this why?

April 24, 2026·16 min·2-min readnews briefnews
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  • Trump blames stalled Iran talks on leadership turmoil after Supreme Leader Khamenei’s death.
  • Iran’s foreign minister prematurely announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, sparking internal backlash.
  • U.S. and Iran maintain competing blockades, escalating tensions in a vital

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Scott Detrow

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