Middle East live: US-Iran talks deadlocked, Strait of Hormuz still closed
Summary
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran in the Middle East war is very weak after rejecting Iran’s recent offer. Iran's top lawmaker said the country is ready for any conflict, while the Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed, affecting global oil markets.Key Facts
- Talks between the US and Iran about ending the Middle East war have stalled.
- President Trump called Iran’s counteroffer "garbage" and described the ceasefire as "unbelievably weak."
- Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran is prepared for any situation or aggression.
- The Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, is still mostly closed to tankers.
- Oil prices have increased because of the ongoing uncertainty and closure of the strait.
- The UK and France will hold a meeting with other countries to plan ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran must remove its enriched uranium stockpile before the conflict can be considered over.
- The United Arab Emirates reportedly carried out secret military strikes against Iran in April.
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