A senior US official confirmed that diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions with Iran are ongoing, even as intermittent strikes continue to disrupt operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
The statement, reported by CNN, signals that Washington is pursuing a dual-track strategy of military pressure and negotiation, aiming to prevent a full-scale regional conflict while maintaining leverage over Tehran.
The diplomatic push comes amid heightened rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who has warned Iran of "massive" military consequences if it does not accelerate negotiations.
The persistence of strikes in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints has kept a risk premium embedded in global oil and shipping markets.
Brent crude prices have remained volatile, reflecting investor anxiety over potential supply disruptions.
Shipping insurers and freight forwarders are closely monitoring the situation, as any escalation could lead to significant route diversions and increased transit costs for tankers and container vessels.
The diplomatic push comes amid heightened rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who has warned Iran of "massive" military consequences if it does not accelerate negotiations.