Trump Opens Door to Iran Talks, But Tehran Denies Concessions as Strait Tensions Persist

President Trump signaled the possibility of renewed talks with Iran, but Tehran denied seeking negotiations and showed no sign of concessions, leaving unclear what Washington hopes to achieve as the cease-fire collapses and the Strait of Hormuz remains contested; analysts say U.S. leverage may be waning ahead of the midterms, while allies push for a broader international effort to protect shipping, with Netanyahu pressing for a tougher course.