S. S. official said, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has disrupted energy supplies, fuelled inflation, and killed thousands. Iran's latest proposal would set aside discussion of Iran's nuclear program until the war is ended and disputes over shipping from the Gulf are resolved. This stance has created a significant deadlock in diplomatic negotiations aimed at de-escalating the regional crisis.
The Nuclear Stumbling Block
, which maintains that nuclear issues must be dealt with from the outset. S. official briefed on the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity. S. "won't negotiate through the press" and has "been clear about our red lines" as the Trump administration seeks to end the war against Iran it began in February alongside Israel. A previous 2015 agreement had curtailed Iran's nuclear program, but that deal collapsed after Trump's unilateral withdrawal during his first term.
Diplomatic Setbacks and Regional Tours
S. president scrapped a planned visit by his special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner to Islamabad, the Pakistani capital. During the weekend, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi visited Islamabad twice, followed by trips to Oman and Russia. In Russia, Araqchi met with President Vladimir Putin and received support from the longstanding ally. Despite these diplomatic movements, the gap between Washington and Tehran remains wide, particularly regarding the sequence of peace steps and the inclusion of nuclear enrichment rights in the dialogue.
Economic Fallout and Maritime Blockade
With the warring sides still seemingly far apart, oil prices resumed their upward march, extending gains in early Asia trade on Tuesday. com, noted that for oil traders, the actual physical flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz is now the primary concern, and that flow remains severely constrained. S. blockade in recent days, underscoring the war's direct impact on global energy traffic.
S. has not achieved any of its objectives, while -Israeli war and guarantees against its resumption. S. Navy's blockade and the fate of the Strait of Hormuz. S. acknowledgment of its right to enrich uranium.