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U.S.-Iran War Stalemate Deepens As Blockade, Hormuz Closure And New Hill Cost Probes Shape Talks
President Trump on Saturday, April 25, 2026, called off a planned Islamabad trip by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, deepening a stalemate as Iran tied reopening the Strait of Hormuz to lifting a U.S. naval blockade.
Trump Envoy To Turkey Defends Israel Hezbollah Comments As Realism
The Trump administration's envoy to Turkey defended his comments about Israel and Hezbollah as realism in recent remarks. He doubled down after criticism, saying his view reflected a "peace through strength" approach to deter adversaries and protect allies. The comments sparked backlash from critics who viewed them as inflammatory, prompting debate about U.S. rhetoric in the region.