US-Iran ceasefire stalls as Strait of Hormuz reopening remains blocked
The United States and Iran have reached a deadlock in negotiations to end the war, with President Donald Trump saying the ceasefire is on "life support".
The impasse has raised fresh doubts over when commercial shipping could resume through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran is demanding an end to the US blockade of its ports and the release of frozen assets, while Washington has rejected Tehran's terms.
Trump said he was still aiming for "complete victory" and suggested there was no immediate pressure to change course.
The dispute has wider economic implications.
The head of Saudi oil company Aramco warned the energy crisis could continue into 2027 if the strait is not reopened in the coming weeks, while the UN warned tens of millions could face hunger and famine if fertiliser does not move through the waterway soon.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for commercial shipping, and the stalemate keeps pressure on energy supplies and food security across the region.
Iran has also linked its demands to broader regional security, including an end to conflict across the region and in Lebanon.
Tehran's foreign ministry said it wanted safe passage through the strait, the lifting of what it called the blockade and piracy, and the release of assets it said had been unjustly frozen in foreign banks.
