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Maps4media-processed Sentinel-2 satellite imagery shows a broad overview of the Strait of Hormuz on June 16, 2026.

U.S.-Iran talks will face increasingly large obstacles as negotiators approach more contentious topics, namely Iran's nuclear program.

For the U.S. and Iran, the Hardest Negotiations Lie Ahead

For the U.S. and Iran, the Hardest Negotiations Lie Ahead | RANE

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A reported Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz illustrates the stumbling blocks to ongoing U.S.-Iranian diplomacy that, while affording some near-term relief for supply chains reliant on the strait, will likely eventually stall on more contentious negotiations, which could prompt a resumption of limited U.S. strikes. 

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For the U.S. and Iran, the Hardest Negotiations Lie Ahead

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