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The Lavrov-Rubio meeting has put Ukraine truce talks back in the spotlight, raising hopes that diplomacy might still open a path forward. But with deep mistrust and battlefield realities still shaping the conflict, any breakthrough remains far from certain.
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Trump Iran talks have taken a dramatic turn after the latest violence near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the world wondering whether a fragile pause could become a real breakthrough. But while pressure may have pushed both sides back to the table, the underlying conflict is still far from resolved.
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Allegations that the U.S. feared a stunning plot to kill Iranian negotiators have intensified suspicion around an already fragile diplomatic landscape. Whether or not the claims can be verified, they underscore how quickly talks between Iran and the West can be overshadowed by fears of sabotage and escalation.
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US-Iran negotiations have opened in Switzerland with a surprisingly calm and constructive tone, giving diplomats and observers a rare reason for cautious optimism. Still, a positive first meeting is only the beginning, and the hardest issues between Washington and Tehran remain far from resolved.
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