Diplomatic Freeze: Uranium Enrichment and Hormuz Tolls Divide U.S.-Iran Peace Talks

The U.S. and Iran say talks to end the war are progressing, but remain at odds over Tehran’s enriched uranium stockpile and a tolling system for traffic through the Strait of Hormuz; Washington rejects tolls as unacceptable while Iran pushes a framework it says could involve peaceful stockpile use. Mediation chatter with Oman over a Hormuz traffic-pay system is noted, Trump urges the strait remain open, and CENTCOM emphasizes carrier readiness as the strait’s oil choke-point remains critical for global supply.