Iran threatens total halt to talks amid intensive US air activity over Hormuz

According to reporting from Euronews, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is escalating tensions following US military strikes over the weekend. The IRGC claims the strikes violated an international framework deal and has warned that any vessels entering Iranian waters will face a crushing response. Euronews journalists in Doha observed US refueling aircraft taking off for Hormuz in the same formation as the previous night's strikes, suggesting operations continue. The escalation raises concerns about the future of ongoing negotiations.

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