US-Iran War | Peace Talks Remain Deadlocked As US Rejects Tehran's Demands, Tensions Escalate
Efforts to revive US-Iran peace negotiations remain deadlocked, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio describing Tehran's demands as “outrageous” and unacceptable to Washington. Rubio said the two sides were nowhere near a breakthrough, with major differences persisting over sanctions, the nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says mediators have yet to resume talks following the US midterm elections. Meanwhile, Washington's Task Force Iron Gate and continuing naval blockade add to tensions.
