US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The US-Israel-Iran conflict has entered another uncertain phase after a US official said US President Donald Trump had instructed his negotiating team to pause talks until Tehran is “ready to make a deal.” The development comes as the 60-day negotiating period linked to the US-Iran memorandum has expired without a broader agreement.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Puts Talks on Hold
According to the US official, Washington had been engaged in “positive talks” with Iran, but Trump decided to wait. The message reflects a familiar strategy from the White House as maintain pressure while leaving the door to diplomacy open whileTrump, however, said Tuesday that there were no talks planned with Tehran. For Iran, the pause risks reinforcing the view that Washington is seeking concessions before meaningful negotiations begin.
The official said the US was having “positive talks” with Iran, but Trump “decided to wait”. There is “no conflict” in the US administration’s position regarding talks with Iran, the official added.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Tehran Pushes Back Against US Pressure
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf sharply criticised the US approach, arguing that attempts to “squeezing Iran harder” would not produce concessions that were never included in the previous agreement.
His comments underline the central disagreement. Washington wants greater leverage over Tehran, while Iranian officials insist that sanctions, military pressure and sovereignty cannot simply be bundled into a new negotiating framework.
Ghalibaf said, “Americans think squeezing Iran harder will win concessions that were never part of the agreement. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and War Secretary Pete Hegseth are way out of their league. Stop waiting for the clown crew to pull a rabbit out of their hat and clean up the mess you made”.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Strait of Hormuz Emerges as a Major Pressure Point in the Conflict
The biggest immediate concern remains the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy corridor and the June memorandum provided for free commercial passage for 60 days, while Iran and Oman were expected to discuss the waterway’s longer-term administration.
Trump has claimed the strait is “open and operating,” but Reuters reported limited vessel movement and a projectile striking a ship. Iran maintains that the waterway will not fully reopen until its conditions are met.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. has no talks planned with Iran but insisted the Strait of Hormuz remains “open and operating,” despite limited traffic and a reported strike on a ship exiting the waterway.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Oman Emerges as a Key Mediator in the US-Iran Crisis
Oman has emerged as a crucial mediator between Washington and Tehran while its efforts have also become politically sensitive, with Trump reportedly objecting to parts of a proposed Iranian-Omani arrangement over shipping management and fees.
That puts Muscat in a difficult position. Its success could create a pathway back to negotiations, but failure could further complicate an already fragile regional situation.
“Just as Trump correctly wrote the name of the eternal Persian Gulf, soon his delusion regarding the Strait of Hormuz will either be corrected or we will correct the delusions of this deluded man,” he wrote on X.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: What Comes Next?
Egyptian officials believe an Iran-Oman understanding could help Washington and Tehran return to negotiations aimed at a “comprehensive and permanent deal.” That possibility remains significant, particularly because the original memorandum included a 60-day deadline and a proposed US-backed reconstruction framework worth at least $300 billion.
The immediate question is whether pressure will bring Tehran back to the table or instead harden positions with Hormuz still contested and diplomacy stalled, the next move from Washington and Tehran could determine whether the conflict moves toward another round of escalation or a renewed diplomatic opening.
Disclaimer: This article is based on reported developments and analysis; claims may change as events unfold and should be verified against current official sources.
