Donald Trump
U.S.-Iran talks remain deadlocked over Hormuz and the nuclear issue; Trump denies concessions on sanctions and assets
U.S.-Iran talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program remain without substantive progress, while Trump denies offering conditions involving sanctions waivers or the unfreezing of assets. Qatar continues to mediate, Iran's foreign minister has returned to Tehran, and Brent crude rose.