Iran-US nuclear talks stall as ceasefire deadline approaches and Strait of Hormuz remains disputed
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that despite some progress, significant gaps remain in US-Iran negotiations and a deal is far off. Iran reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, citing a US naval blockade of Iranian ports, while Iranian officials warned they would not negotiate under threat. A ceasefire between the two countries was set to expire, with no second round of talks scheduled as of late Monday.
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