Tehran has characterized Iranians as “professional chess players” in their dealings with the United States, as it insists that Washington must meet its demands for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The diplomatic exchange follows remarks by US President Donald Trump, who described negotiations with Tehran as a "chess game" and stated that he was now "low-keying it" with the Iranian government.
The ongoing tensions involve crucial maritime trade routes, with ships documented docked at Charak Port in Iran's Hormozgan Province as both nations navigate the high-stakes geopolitical standoff.
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