Iran blames Trump’s blockade for diplomatic impasse as fragile truce holds

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Iranian officials attribute negotiation breakdown to US naval blockade on Iranian ports. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated complete ceasefire impossible while blockade persists. Iran refuses to capitulate to Washington's demands amid maritime siege. President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized diplomacy over pressure for peace. Both leaders reject US-Israel military and economic pressure tactics.

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