U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Stall Over Strait of Hormuz Control
Peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have hit an impasse with control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program as main points of dispute, as behind-the-scenes diplomacy continues.
Stalled Negotiations
Two months after the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran started the war, peace talks are on hold, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran's nuclear program as the two main points of contention.
Iranian Proposal
Ongoing talks are centered around a staged process in which the first part of a potential deal would focus on returning to the status quo before the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz without restrictions or tolls. The issue of Iran's nuclear program – which both the US and Israel cited as their casus belli – would be addressed later.
Diplomatic Efforts
Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday, after a whirlwind weekend of diplomacy, seeking to gain political leverage and foreign backing as peace talks with the U.S. remain on hold.
Trump Administration Position
US President Donald Trump has previously said that any deal would require Iran to forfeit its supply of near bomb-grade uranium and give up enrichment, demands Iran has steadfastly refused to accept.