Iran Fires Back At Trump’s Hormuz Blockade Plan; ‘Can’t Close A Closed Strait’

Diplomatic tensions escalate as US President Donald Trump faces embarrassment after Iran walks away from backchannel talks in Pakistan. The planned visit by US envoys was abruptly cancelled following Iran’s decision to exit discussions before they could begin. Trump defended the move, calling the negotiations a “waste of time,” while insisting Washington still holds leverage. Meanwhile, Iranian officials questioned US intentions and continued their diplomatic outreach through regional partners. With both sides trading mixed signals and negotiations collapsing before formal engagement, the fragile peace process appears stalled, raising fresh uncertainty over the future of US–Iran relations and regional stability.