Iran hardens Hormuz position, Trump hosts Xi, and celebrities detained at pro-Palestine protest | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-09-25 16:23 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Middle East, Iran, World News, US Politics
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In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Iran hardens its position on the Strait of Hormuz, insisting Washington must meet its conditions before formal negotiations can resume. Diplomacy at the UN General Assembly has yet to produce a breakthrough, while about 80 countries have backed a call for the urgent reopening of the waterway.
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