⏱️ OMAN — "Very good" is what Trump says before a deal and before a strike. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: Trump's framing feeds expectation of imminent resolution — but the 60-day framework published hours earlier already contains Iran's management role, which Israel rejects and hardliners in Tehran haven't endorsed. "Very good" locks Trump into optimism he'll either cash or reverse fast.
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⚓ HORMUZ — "Totally" controlled by the US, yet 60-day talks just concluded. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: Trump's claim contradicts the framework published hours earlier — a deal that gives Iran codified inbound lane authority. If Washington controls Hormuz totally, why negotiate management rights? The statement hands Tehran's
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Day 159. Trump offers Iran a final diplomatic chance, Tehran denies direct talks while striking another vessel in the Strait. Brent dips below $82 on deal hopes, but Hormuz remains a literal minefield.
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Giorno 159. Trump offre all'Iran l'ultima chance diplomatica, Teheran nega i negoziati diretti e attacca un'altra nave nello Stretto. Brent scende sotto $82 su speranze di accordo, ma Hormuz resta un campo minato letterale.
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⚠️ WASHINGTON — A threat timed to talks is leverage; or it's an exit ramp being built. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: Trump's public warning lands while Oman negotiations are still open — a deliberate squeeze on Araghchi's room. But "hard hit" language also gives Washington a face-