Iran Rejects New Peace Talks

Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between the United States and Iran have stalled as Tehran rebuffed President Trump's announcement of new talks in Islamabad.

Iranian state television reported that no delegation would be sent while the Strait of Hormuz remains under a U.S.-led naval siege.

President Trump has responded by renewing threats to strike Iranian power plants and bridges if a deal is not reached by the ceasefire's expiration.

This impasse has renewed global concerns over energy security and the potential for a return to full-scale military hostilities.