New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit fresh impasse

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New attacks on shipping in the Gulf of Oman and Red Sea heighten concerns over a prolonged conflict amidst stalled Iran-US war negotiations. Tehran insists on keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed until its demands are met by Washington.

Shipping attacks in the Gulf of Oman and Red Sea deepen fears of a prolonged conflict as Iran and the US harden their positions, with Tehran insisting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington accepts its demands.