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These were the updates earlier on Wednesday:
• US President Donald Trump says that no talks are scheduled with Iran and claims that the US naval blockade remains in full force in the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US is "begging" to negotiate with Iran after failing to force Tehran to surrender.
• The UAE has cut all economic ties with Iran after claiming Tehran launched two ballistic missiles at maritime traffic. Iranian officials deny the attack.
• Israeli attacks on Gaza, the occupied West Bank, and southern Lebanon continue.