U.S. and Iran at odds over uranium enrichment, Strait of Hormuz tolls
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Key Points:
- The U.S. and Iran have indicated progress in negotiations to end their conflict, though disagreements persist over Iran's enriched uranium stockpile and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about a potential agreement but warned that any attempt by Iran to impose tolls on shipping through the Strait would be unacceptable and derail talks.
- Iran acknowledged that the latest U.S. proposal narrowed differences but emphasized that further concessions require Washington to abandon war provocations, according to Iranian media.
- Despite an uneasy ceasefire, tensions remain high as Tehran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. maintains a blockade of Iranian ports.
- President Donald Trump dismissed reports of Iran and Oman discussing a payment system for the Strait, asserting that the U.S. has "total control" and insists on keeping the waterway open and free of tolls.