The standoff between the U.S. and Iran isn’t easing up, with talks hitting another roadblock. A U.S. official says President Donald Trump is not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal because it leaves out the nuclear issue.
Iran, meanwhile, wants to push those talks off until the conflict winds down and shipping problems in the Gulf are sorted out. The U.S. position is clear, nuclear concerns need to be front and center.
There are still behind-the-scenes efforts to find some middle ground, with Pakistan helping mediate.
But momentum has taken a hit after Trump canceled a planned visit by top envoys to Islamabad. For now, the stalemate continues, with ripple effects on energy supplies and stability in the region.