US rules out planned talks with Iran amid rising regional tensions

US President Donald Trump stated that no diplomatic negotiations with Tehran are currently scheduled, reiterating that Iran will not be permitted to obtain nuclear weapons. The warning follows reports of a vessel being targeted in the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump threatening military action if Iranian or Omani forces interfere with maritime traffic.

In response, Iranian officials cautioned that their military would adopt an offensive posture if diplomatic options with Washington fail.

Concurrently, diplomatic progress in Gaza remains stalled. Although Hamas announced its acceptance of the second stage of a US-backed peace framework, Israeli leadership reiterated that its troops will not pull back until Hamas undergoes total disarmament.

Sources: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro).