Middle East live: US-Iran talks deadlocked, Strait of Hormuz still closed

12/05/2026 04:18 France 24

US President Donald Trump warned that Tehran's rejection of his administration's demands meant the already tenuous ceasefire is now "unbelievably weak", and called Iran's counteroffer "garbage". Meanwhile, Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who served as chief negotiator in previous talks with Washington, said his country was prepared "for any eventuality". Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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