US, Iran in indirect Hormuz talks as Israel rejects Gaza plan
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- Trump says the US is only 'semi-negotiating' with Tehran and will wait for economic pressure to force Iran’s hand on the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi states there are no direct talks with the US and insists the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade.
- Israel formally rejects Trump’s 15-point Gaza peace plan, aligning with Netanyahu’s public stance that Hamas must disarm before any troop withdrawal.
- Oman is acting as intermediary in US-Iran talks, though Iran emphasizes it is not engaging directly with Washington despite reports of 'very good discussions'.
- Hamas’ disarmament is cited by multiple outlets — including BBC and Globe and Mail — as a precondition from Israel for pulling out of Gaza, a condition not met in Trump’s proposal.
Why it matters: With Israel rejecting the Gaza plan and Iran holding firm on the blockade, Trump’s dual-pressure strategy faces deadlock. The failure to secure either agreement raises the risk of prolonged regional instability, especially as the 30-day AI review and Saudi nuclear deal deadlines loom without diplomatic momentum.
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