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Middle East

Aussie105

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1. The ceasfire is only the start of negotiations.

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2026, 06:50 PM

13 hrs ago

The straight will remain closed until Iran and the US come to some deal that suits both.

Why should Iran give up its major bargaining position now?

I'm sure Iran will insist that the US puts some pressure on Israel to stop what they are doing in Gaza and elsewhere.

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