US-Iran talks stall as Hormuz pressure reshapes Europe

US-Iran negotiations remain deadlocked with Tehran signaling no compromise while Washington maintains a naval blockade, a stance that could keep global oil prices and inflation elevated. The stalemate coincides with Germany confirming a roughly 5,000-troop withdrawal and broader European security recalibration. Domestic US sentiment shows the war is viewed as a mistake by a majority, and related developments include sanctions risks tied to Hormuz toll payments and ongoing regional conflicts in Lebanon/Israel. Other updates cover Iran’s internal and diplomatic moves, sanctions dynamics, and allied responses to the evolving crisis.