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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said there may not be a nuclear agreement with Iran, comments that suggest Washington's hopes for a negotiated deal are dimming. The remarks come amid heightened military tensions between the US and Iran, including ongoing clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement casts further doubt on prospects for diplomacy even as fighting between the two countries continues, with analysts watching for signs of whether talks could resume or whether the conflict will continue to escalate.