Middle East crisis live: Iran says ‘fundamental’ issues’ still to be resolved with US amid strait of Hormuz impasse
Summary
Iran and the United States are still working on resolving important issues related to nuclear talks and control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. Tensions rose after Iran reimposed restrictions on the strait following U.S. actions, and incidents involving attacks on ships were reported in the area.Key Facts
- Iran’s top negotiator said progress has been made with the U.S., but major differences remain on nuclear matters and the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are “very good” but warned against any form of blackmail over the shipping route.
- Iran restored strict control over the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. continued its blockade of Iranian ports.
- Iranian Revolutionary Guard ships reportedly fired at a tanker trying to pass through the strait, with an Indian oil tanker also attacked.
- The U.S. held a White House meeting to discuss the rising crisis, noting the risk of war restarting soon if no breakthrough occurs.
- Iran’s supreme national security council is reviewing new proposals from the U.S. ahead of any further talks.
- Hezbollah denied involvement in an attack on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon that killed a French soldier.
- Israeli forces began demolishing homes in southern Lebanon, and UN humanitarian operations paused in northern Gaza after the killing of two aid drivers.
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