Published on: 2026-07-17
Source: People’s Republic of China — Translation
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Washington, July 16 /Xinhua/ — On Thursday, the White House stated that negotiations between the US and Iran continue despite the resumption of hostilities.
“We are negotiating with them. But, again, the president will not allow them to shell ships in the strait without any consequences,” White House press secretary Caroline Livitt said at a press conference.
“They /the Iranians/ stated that they still want to make a deal with the president,” she added.
On Wednesday, Donald Trump thanked Iran for the release of a US citizen who had been in custody since December 2024. This move was seen as a possible diplomatic breakthrough.
On Thursday, the United States Central Command announced that at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, American forces began a new series of strikes on Iran, the sixth one, to “further weaken Iran’s military potential.” –0–
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