Oil price falls as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations
Tehran has rejected claims of talks, with one official questioning the US's diplomatic credibility.
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"no one can trust US diplomacy."
— Esmail Baghaei , Politician
"Has the level of your inner struggle reached the stage of you negotiating with yourself?"
— Ebrahim Zolfaqari , Activist
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Spokesperson for Iran's military command.
Esmail Baghaei is a spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
U.S. Secretary of State.
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