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FILE: A member of Iran's IRGC stands guard at Enqelab-e-Eslami square in downtown Tehran, 24 June 2025

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Video. 'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up

Updated: 10/08/2026 - 15:34 GMT+2

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson shot back that Iranians had "shown they are professional chess players" after Trump said he was "low-keying it" and likened talks with Tehran to a chess game.

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