Iran-U.S. Talks Stalled, Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

The Strait of Hormuz remains shut as talks between Iran and the United States have stalled, according to Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. He emphasized that the vital maritime route will not reopen until the U.S. lifts its blockade on Iranian ports.

Ghalibaf noted significant differences remain in the negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel. The strait, which handles a significant portion of the world's oil supply, saw a temporary reopening on Friday, but this was reversed following U.S.

President Donald Trump's insistence that the blockade would remain until a comprehensive deal is reached. Tensions escalated with reports of Iranian forces firing at a tanker, prompting India to lodge a formal protest.

Diplomatic efforts continue, with Egypt and Pakistan playing mediating roles, while concerns grow over Iran's stockpile of near weapon-grade enriched uranium, which the U.S. claims Iran agreed to hand over—a claim Iran firmly rejects.