US President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending the war, indicating that key differences between the two sides continue to hinder progress toward a resolution.
According to reports citing US officials, Iran suggested delaying discussions on its nuclear program until after the war ends and disputes over Gulf maritime routes are resolved, however, Washington maintains that the nuclear issue must be addressed at the very start of negotiations and cannot be postponed.
The White House stated that the United States remains firm on its defined positions and will not conduct negotiations through the media, while the Trump administration has been making continuous efforts since February to bring the conflict to an end through diplomatic means.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is visiting several countries in the region, including Pakistan, Oman, and Russia, in an attempt to find a diplomatic solution, although clear differences in positions between the two sides remain.
At the same time, the ongoing conflict is affecting global oil supply, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, where maritime traffic has significantly declined. Shipping data indicates that daily vessel movement, which previously ranged between 125 and 140 ships, has now dropped sharply, leading to near disruption in global oil supply.
Due to the US blockade, several tankers carrying Iranian oil have been forced to turn back, while Iran has described these actions as “maritime piracy,” further escalating tensions.
Analysts warn that the continued deadlock could lead to further increases in oil prices, while the US president is also facing domestic pressure to bring the conflict to an end.
