Iran Negotiations Stall Amid U.S. Efforts to Exit Conflict

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:26:00 +0200

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran remain stalled, with little progress toward a resolution of the ongoing conflict. President Donald Trump has canceled planned visits by JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner to meetings that have yet to materialize. Iran has proposed ending its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade of Iranian ports, but they have deferred nuclear disarmament to an unspecified future date, which Trump has firmly rejected. The Iranian leadership is reportedly divided into warring factions, complicating negotiations. Despite ceasefire efforts orchestrated by the U.S., fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Critics argue that the war was initiated without a clear exit strategy, and Trump’s claims of victory are under scrutiny as oil prices rise and the situation remains unresolved. The White House faces pressure to secure a viable agreement on nuclear oversight, as independent inspections are critical for any meaning