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Iran plays by Trump’s rules to deepen his war dilemma

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to President Trump's claims about an agreement by sarcastically agreeing that 20% was too much for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This exchange occurred after Trump vowed to impose his own toll on ships transiting the strait, indicating Tehran is dictating the terms of the conflict.

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