Uncertainty continues over fresh talks between the United States and Iran, with no date or venue confirmed. Key flashpoints remain unresolved—Tehran has refused to surrender uranium, calling it "sacred," while Washington demands a long-term halt to enrichment. There is also a major gap over timelines, with Iran proposing a 5-year curb and the US pushing for 20 years. Tensions have further escalated around the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has again shut the route, citing US naval pressure, and even proposed transit fees. Disputes over sanctions relief, frozen funds, and military presence continue to stall any breakthrough.