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Former Trump Defense Secretary Esper calls Iran's demands 'ridiculous'

2 sources2 storiesFirst seen 8/9/2026Score47Mixed Progress
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Trump to Axios: "We are low keying it" with Iran - axios.com.

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is 'low-keying it' with Iran, stresses economic pain, according to

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Former Trump Defense Secretary Esper calls Iran's criteria for reopening the Strait of Hormuz "ridiculous" and will prevent the negotiation process from moving forward.

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