Qatar and Pakistan remain involved in mediation efforts, but Tehran says changing US positions and security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz continue to complicate negotiations.
A House-backed effort to limit Donald Trump's military authority over Iran has intensified political tensions as negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme continue.
Negotiators from Washington and Tehran continue exchanging revisions to a proposed framework that could revive nuclear talks and ease sanctions, but key disagreements remain unresolved.
Trump said Gulf nations requested a brief pause in planned US military action against Iran as diplomatic efforts intensified over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Internal divisions have surfaced within the Trump administration as Washington weighs diplomatic and military options after stalled negotiations with Iran triggered fresh tensions.
Iran said its armed forces were ready for any scenario and expressed regret over the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure on India.
Tehran has used Pakistani channels to pitch a phased plan focused on maritime access and ceasefire, while Washington signals reluctance for in-person talks and maintains its nuclear red lines.
After 21-hour talks collapsed, the US moves to choke Iran’s oil trade, with Trump signalling tougher action and little interest in restarting negotiations.
Trump signals quick outcome from Iran talks, warns US could act militarily, while tensions over the vital oil route keep global markets and diplomacy on edge.
Lapid and his partner in Israel's cross-partisan coalition, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, oppose the emerging renewed nuclear deal
