No Iran talks for now, but all options open: US as Trump ramps economic pressure

The White House said the US and Iran are not in talks to end the war and Washington is now intensifying economic pressure on Tehran. As Qatar tries to reopen regional channels, the Strait of Hormuz remains the central obstacle to any lasting settlement.

The United States and Iran are not currently negotiating an end to the war, the White House said Thursday, as Washington shifts its focus from military action to economic pressure on Tehran. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President... [4743 chars]

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