Live, war in the Middle East: Iran reiterates that negotiations on 'the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz require the lifting of the naval blockade,' after Donald Trump expressed optimism about a deal

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Escalatory rhetoric and coercive diplomacy undermine peace and human rights, warranting MINT. | The event centers on escalatory rhetoric and coercive diplomacy between Iran and the U.S., with both sides framing negotiations through military threats. This undermines peace, security, and human rights (UDHR Articles 2, 3, 28), with high potential for direct harm and regional destabilization. The absence of concrete actions to de-escalate or protect civilian populations amplifies the negative ethica