"They want to cause enough pain to the world economy ... [so] that any nation that thinks of attacking Iran again is going to do so knowing that these are the consequences."
"Trump claimed talks with Iran are going well. They now have a chance to make a deal, but that's up to them. Of course they're negotiating. They've been obliterated."
"Iran has repeatedly denied it's engaging in direct talks with the U.S. Earlier today, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said friendly countries have conveyed messages between the two countries, but no dialogue has occurred."
"Israeli attacks on Iran will escalate and expand, as stated by Israel's defense minister, indicating a significant increase in military actions."
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has resulted in nearly 2,000 deaths. President Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to obliterate Iran's power plants if not complied with. Trump claims negotiations with Iran are progressing, despite Iran's denial of direct talks. Iranian officials emphasize their strategy aims to inflict economic pain on nations considering military action against them. Israeli officials indicate that attacks on Iran will escalate, further intensifying the conflict.
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