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Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating as Tehran firmly rejects Washington’s latest demands over its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. A senior Iranian official has publicly refused U.S. ultimatums to halt uranium enrichment and curb missile development — key conditions tied to any potential deal. The U.S. maintains that without these concessions, pressure could lead to military action, even as both sides express openness to “fair” negotiations. With warships deployed to the region and allies urging restraint, the world watches nervously as diplomacy and threats collide. What happens next could reshape global security.