Why Iran talks are in limbo as Trump scrambles for a way out of the war he started
Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran are stalled as President Donald Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal, which delays nuclear disarmament indefinitely. Trump has canceled multiple diplomatic visits, signaling dissatisfaction with the negotiations. Iran's counteroffer includes ending its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz only if the U.S. lifts its blockade on Iranian ports.
- ▪Iran has proposed ending its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade on Iranian ports.
- ▪The Iranian proposal defers the issue of nuclear disarmament to an unspecified future date.
- ▪President Trump has rejected the proposal and canceled diplomatic visits by JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner.
- ▪Trump expressed frustration with Iran's internal leadership struggles between hardliners and so-called moderates.
- ▪The U.S. has not accepted Iran's peace overtures, and talks remain at an impasse as of April 29, 2026.
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Media Buzz Why Iran talks are in limbo as Trump scrambles for a way out of the war he started Iran wants to defer nuclear disarmament indefinitely while Trump canceled visits by JD Vance, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner By Howard Kurtz Fox News Published April 29, 2026 3:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Gen Jack Keane on Iran's nuclear program, President Trump's stance Gen. Jack Keane discusses Iran's nuclear ambitions and President Donald Trump's dissatisfaction with Iran's latest ceasefire proposal. Keane advocates for finishing combat operations, opening the Strait of Hormuz and undermining the regime.
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