{"id":15328,"date":"2026-09-30T01:19:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T01:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/conflicts\/15328\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T01:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T01:19:09","slug":"it-is-stuck-us-iran-talks-hit-stalemate-as-neither-side-budges-fears-of-fresh-conflict-rise-world-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/conflicts\/15328\/","title":{"rendered":"‘It Is Stuck’: US-Iran Talks Hit Stalemate As Neither Side Budges, Fears Of Fresh Conflict Rise | World News"},"content":{"rendered":"

News<\/a> world<\/a> ‘It Is Stuck’: US-Iran Talks Hit Stalemate As Neither Side Budges, Fears Of Fresh Conflict Rise<\/p>\n

Last Updated:September 30, 2026, 05:59 IST<\/p>\n

Iran has linked any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to conditions including an end to the US blockade, sanctions relief and the release of frozen Iranian assets.\"font\"\"new\"new<\/a>\"Iran's<\/p>\n

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and US President Donald Trump (R). (Photos: Reuters\/X)<\/p>\n

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Diplomatic efforts to broker a breakthrough between the United States and Iran have made little progress, with neither side showing signs of backing down, according to a report by Axios.<\/p>\n

Qatari mediators have been working to find common ground between the two sides, but three sources familiar with the talks told Axios that negotiations remain deadlocked.<\/p>\n

The stalemate is raising concerns that the US-Iran conflict could return to major combat operations.<\/p>\n

Qatari Mediation Fails To Bridge Gap<\/p>\n

Qatari mediator Ali al-Thawadi held several hours of talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his team in New York on Monday, where they discussed a two-page Qatari compromise proposal.<\/p>\n

The proposal reportedly sought to address Iran\u2019s demand for an end to the US naval blockade and Washington\u2019s call for concessions on Tehran\u2019s nuclear programme.<\/p>\n

Al-Thawadi later met US envoy Jared Kushner and other American officials in Washington, with Vice President JD Vance attending part of the meeting.<\/p>\n

One source told Axios: \u201cIt is stuck. The Iranians are asking for things the US can\u2019t accept and the US thinks it is winning so there is no need for compromise.”<\/p>\n

Qatari officials are expected to continue their mediation efforts but are increasingly frustrated, according to two sources.<\/p>\n

Hormuz Remains Key Sticking Point<\/p>\n

Iran has linked any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to conditions including an end to the US blockade, sanctions relief and the release of frozen Iranian assets.<\/p>\n

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had said Qatari mediators had presented ideas and were expected to convey the US response to Tehran.<\/p>\n

Iran\u2019s parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf had also warned that regional infrastructure could face attacks if Iran\u2019s security was not guaranteed.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn a region where we cannot sell oil, no one else will sell oil either; or if our security is not guaranteed, no infrastructure will remain safe,” Ghalibaf said, according to Iranian state media.<\/p>\n

Trump Insists Iran Will Not Get Nukes<\/p>\n

The talks come as Washington continues to demand limits on Iran\u2019s nuclear programme. Trump said Tuesday that Iran was \u201cdoing very poorly” but would eventually give up.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is to stop a nuclear weapon. Iran will not have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said.<\/p>\n

Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei, meanwhile, accused Trump of being unable to make a decision, saying he was \u201ctrapped in a quagmire in which he can neither negotiate nor fight”.<\/p>\n

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said efforts were focused on \u201cbuilding common ground between the parties.”<\/p>\n

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Quick AnswersPowered by\"askAsk News18Why have recent US-Iran diplomatic talks mediated by Qatar reached a stalemate?<\/p>\n

Diplomatic efforts hit a deadlock because neither side is willing to back down, with Tehran demanding things Washington refuses to accept while the US feels it has the upper hand and sees no reason to compromise.<\/p>\n

What conditions has Iran linked to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz?<\/p>\n

Iran has tied the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to several conditions, including an end to the US naval blockade, sanctions relief, and the release of frozen Iranian assets.<\/p>\n

What are Washington’s core demands regarding Iran’s nuclear programme during the talks?<\/p>\n

President Donald Trump and US officials continue to demand strict limits on Tehran’s nuclear programme, insisting that Iran will ultimately not be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon.<\/p>\n

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