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US, Iran warn they are ready for war as peace talks remain in limbo

Tehran has accused the US of violating a soon-to-expire ceasefire through its blockade of Iranian ports and seizure of a ship.

Iran's government has kept up uncertainty on its participation in the talks, accusing the US of violating the ceasefire by blocking Iranian ports and seizing a ship.

Live: Fate of Iran peace talks uncertain as US, Iran trade threats, accusations

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China flashes new high-tech swagger to world markets convulsed by war

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Amnesty warns that ‘predator’ leaders seek to impose new ‘world order’

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