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US–Iran stalemate deepens; Hormuz tensions rise, talks collapse, threats escalate, with both sides edging toward mutual destruction
Published: April 30, 2026
Written by:
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
,
Vincent Wu

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu
and
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
Reviewed by:
Giovanni Simonetti

Giovanni Simonetti

Junior Data Analyst, Flux
Giovanni Simonetti
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It looks like the stalemate has persisted, with each nation digging its heels in.

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