Decades of military doctrine crumble as Tehran controls the Gulf and time runs out for Washington
A day and a half before the expiration of his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, US President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced negotiations and even a possible meeting with Iranian officials. Rumors quickly circulated that the meeting would take place in Pakistan, with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner representing the US side, while Iran would send either its foreign minister or a parliamentary speaker. Following the announcement, oil prices plummeted.
Shortly afterward, Iranian officials dismissed the reports, confirming only that they had received…
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