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Middle East crisis live: Iran sends mixed signals on talks after US seizes
Iran has increasingly adopted a hard-line stance in its foreign policy, signaling that it is unwilling to compromise under pressure from global powers. Recent developments show that powerful factions inside Tehran—particularly military leadership—are asserting greater control, sidelining more moderate voices and shaping a tougher national strategy.
At the center of this shift is Iran’s refusal to yield on key issues such as its nuclear program, regional influence, and control over strategic waterways like the Strait of Hormuz. Officials have made it clear that negotiations will only proceed on Iran’s terms, rejecting demands they see as threats to sovereignty.
This hard line is also visible in ongoing tensions with the United States and its allies. Despite attempts at diplomacy, mixed signals and military actions—such as attacks on shipping routes and disputes over sanctions—highlight a strategy that combines negotiation with pressure tactics.