Iran Rules Out US Talks Until End of Trump Term, Dashing Strait of Hormuz Hopes

Iran has publicly ruled out negotiations with the United States until President Donald Trump’s term ends, according to a statement carried by Iranian media and echoed by an adviser to Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on social media.

The stance is a significant blow to diplomatic efforts aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and cooling broader tensions in the Middle East.

The move cements the current geopolitical standoff, leaving immediate prospects for de-escalation uncertain.