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Tehran draws a red line around Kharg as Trump threats collide with stalled nuclear talks
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei warned on 20 July 2026 that any US move on Kharg Island would carry consequences, as Tehran insisted it will only negotiate on the basis of mutual commitment and pushed back against adding new conditions to the diplomatic track.

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- https://t.me/mehrnews
- https://t.me/tasnimnews_en
- https://t.me/Irna_en/1
- https://t.me/tasnimnews_en/1
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