US may miss Iran nuclear deal as Gulf conflict drags on

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned that a nuclear agreement with Iran may not be possible as negotiations stall amid the broader US-Israel conflict; options discussed include militarily degrading Iran's capabilities or waiting for a future Iranian administration, while Washington presses diplomatic outreach. The administration says the main Gulf role is to choke Iran’s energy exports to pressure policy changes, with the US Navy escorting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, though safety remains contingent on cooperation and force presence; officials warn the conflict could drag on for months.