US, Iran give conflicting signals on talks as Hormuz traffic stays low

Trump claimed Iran wants a quick agreement with the US, but Iranian officials said Tehran will not negotiate until its conditions are met.

Meanwhile, talks remain stalled and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply, with only a few commodity ships passing through each day. The two sides also disagree over the cause of an oil tanker incident, with Iran blaming naval mines and the US saying the tanker was hit by an Iranian missile.

The UN has urged both sides to follow international law and stop hostilities after deadly US airstrikes in southern Iran, including a reported strike on a home where a wedding was taking place.

US, Iran give conflicting signals on talks as Hormuz traffic stays low – CGTN Credit : CGTN