Iran Tells Trump Its Leaders Are “Professional Chess Players” as Hormuz Dispute Deepens
Iran has responded sharply to US President Donald Trump’s latest comments about negotiations with Tehran, with Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei saying Iranians have demonstrated that they are “professional chess players” amid the continuing standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. Baqaei made the remarks on Monday as tensions between Washington and Tehran remained high…