Iran dismisses US talks as ship ablaze off Iraq; Gulf tensions escalate

Iran's leadership publicly rejects US negotiation overtures, signaling a hardening stance amid ongoing maritime incidents. UKMTO reports a vessel on fire off Iraq's coast, likely a new attack in the Gulf, though details remain unconfirmed. This escalation raises the risk of broader conflict and threatens energy shipping lanes.

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