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US-Iran Military Escalation and Peace Talk Stalemate
The US and Iran are locked in an intensifying military and diplomatic standoff following drone strikes on US allies in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with Trump warning Iran the "clock is ticking" on peace negotiations. Despite mediation efforts by Pakistan and ongoing proposal exchanges, talks remain stalled while both sides prepare for potential renewed conflict, with the conflict now affecting global energy prices and financial markets.
Sources
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