U.S. and Iran Remain at Odds Over Nuclear Program and Strait of Hormuz Control
The United States and Iran are currently at an impasse over several critical issues, including Iran's nuclear program and its control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials, including Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, have indicated that Iran is reviewing a recent U.S. proposal but has not yet made a decision. The U.S., under President Trump, has warned of potential renewed attacks if Iran does not accept a deal soon. The Institute for Science and International Security has reported that U.S. and Israeli airstrikes have targeted Iranian nuclear sites, complicating Iran's ability to develop nuclear weapons. Iran continues to assert its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint for global oil supply, as a means of deterrence against the U.S. and Israel. 
