Iran and US explore diplomacy amid rising threats of war
Summary
Iran and the United States continued Qatar-mediated talks while both sides signaled readiness for renewed military conflict. Iran said it could shorten the time needed to put forward a limited reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but disputes over nuclear demands and which side should act first remain unresolved.Key Facts
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a deal remained possible if Iran’s demands were implemented.
- Araghchi said Iran had reduced the proposed period before partly reopening the Strait of Hormuz from seven days to two.
- U.S. President Donald Trump said the talks were going “fine” but described Iranian authorities as unreliable.
- Trump said the United States still needed to strike one or two sites at Iran’s nuclear facilities.
- Analysts cited continuing mediation and U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s outreach as signs of possible U.S. interest in a negotiated settlement.
- Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called for maximum deterrence and an immediate response to threats, without geographic limits.
- Iranian military leaders said they were prepared to use missiles, drones, and other attacks if the conflict escalated.
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