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Trump and Iran trade conflicting messages over prospect of talks

Iran balked at President Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.

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CBS NewsApr 21, 2026, 6:08 AM

Trump and Iran trade conflicting messages over prospect of talks

Iran balked at President Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.

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