
Mark Cunningham
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Mark Cunningham
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IT Tech that has forget more then I know


US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on time being on Canada's side in trade negotiations: "That is like the worst strategy I've ever heard. They suck--"


It's probably worth waiting a bit to see if Iran actually gave Trump everything he was demanding in exchange for nothing other than a cessation of bombing in Iran and Lebanon. I know Trump said so on Truth Social but it's possible that's not the complete story.



The opening of the Strait of Hormuz is not unrestricted and comes with three conditions: 1. Only commercial ships are allowed to pass; military vessels or shipments from belligerent parties are not permitted to transit. 2. The management and determination of which ships may pass lies with Iran. 3. This transit occurs only via the route designated by Iran.


(Reuters) - Significant differences between Iran and the United States remain to reach a deal aimed at ending the war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Friday, adding that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is "conditional on U.S. adherence to the terms of ceasefire". The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said "no agreement has been reached on the details of the nuclear issues," and serious negotiations are required to overcome differences. He said Tehran hoped that a preliminary agreement could be reached in the coming days with mediator Pakistan’s efforts, with the possibility of extending the ceasefire to "create space for more talks on lifting sanctions on Iran and securing compensation for war damages". "In exchange, Iran will provide assurances to the international community about the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme," he said, adding that any other "narrative about the ongoing talks is a misrepresentation of the situation".





Streets in Northern Tehran were filled with affluent Iranians meeting in cafés, exercising and playing sports — a far cry from other areas that saw heavy bombardment by the US and Israel. Still, many are waiting for news of peace



















