High-level peace negotiations between the United States and Iran have extended into their second day in Switzerland, but progress remains stalled amid fresh diplomatic friction.
The talks, aimed at securing an interim deal to end the ongoing conflict, faced a tense start after US President Donald Trump issued public threats targeting Iran and its regional allies.
Tehran reportedly took offense at the rhetoric, complicating efforts to reach a consensus on reopening critical trade routes.
The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with traffic having collapsed to just five vessels in recent days.
This chokepoint, through which a significant portion of global oil flows, is central to the negotiations.
Any delay in reopening the waterway continues to pose severe risks to global energy supply chains and shipping logistics.