‘Iran cannot have…’: Trump reiterates ‘number one goal’ for US; oil rises as war talks stall
The renewed warning came as Iran signalled that it had yet to decide whether to resume negotiations with the US.
US President Donald Trump reiterated his stance that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons, as diplomatic talks to resolve the Middle East conflict remained stalled. The warning came as crude oil prices surged due to uncertainty surrounding regional supply routes. Brent crude futures rose 1.04% to $89.44 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude increased 0.67% to $82.95 a barrel.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, stated that the 60-day deadline for negotiations, as agreed in the Islamabad agreement, had not been met. He further claimed that the talks had not commenced due to US violations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi also said that Tehran had not decided whether to resume discussions with Washington.
Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for energy supply, witnessed a significant drop in shipping activity due to attacks on tankers, raising concerns about the security of maritime traffic.
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