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US, Iran Appear No Closer to Ending War
The United States says negotiations remain stalled as Iran has not answered proposals to end more than two months of fighting, officials said.
A state of relative calm prevailed around the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, as the United States waited for Iran's response to its latest proposals to end more than two months of fighting.
Severe economic pressure from a United States blockade has impacted Iran, fueling military tensions as the United States military struck two Iran-linked vessels attempting to enter a port.
United States air defenses engaged with two ballistic missiles and three drones from Iran, while a vessel successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the conflict started.
Officials said Friday the country is working with allies to deter threats and promote stability across the Middle East, aiming to prevent further escalation.
More than two months of fighting have disrupted energy markets, posing a growing threat to the global economy as diplomatic efforts continue to seek resolution.