US-Iran Talks Deadlocked Amidst Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Talks between the US and Iran are at an impasse, with President Trump warning of a weak ceasefire and Iran's speaker stating readiness for 'any eventuality'. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
US President Donald Trump warned that Tehran's rejection of his administration's demands meant the already tenuous ceasefire is now "unbelievably weak", and called Iran's counter-offer 'garbage'. Meanwhile Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who served as chief negotiator in previous talks with Washington, said shortly afterwards that his country was prepared 'for any eventuality.' Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.