Iran received the US response to its 14-point peace proposal via Pakistan, with Washington's Middle East envoy confirming ongoing negotiations as President Trump stated discussions could yield positive outcomes, though Trump previously called Iran's plan unacceptable.
Britain rejected joining Trump's US-led Hormuz blockade, instead forming a coalition with France and allies to protect maritime freedom and global trade amid failed US-Iran negotiations.
Iran presses for an end to war within 30 days as Trump expresses doubts
Trump announces US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran peace talks end.
Iran successfully exported approximately 4.6 million barrels of crude oil worth nearly $400 million despite a US naval blockade, using stealth tanker tactics to evade surveillance and ease global supply shock concerns, while facing mounting economic strain domestically.
Iran and US have indirect talks mediated by Oman, showing significant progress