Iran draws red line as US gets desperate for fresh talks: Trump pleads as Mojtaba gains upper hand?

Diplomatic tensions between the United States and Iran are intensifying as Donald Trump pushes for a second round of high-stakes negotiations following setbacks in the Strait of Hormuz crisis. According to reports from The New York Times, Washington is exploring new venues such as Islamabad and Geneva, while Turkey and Pakistan step in as potential mediators to salvage fragile diplomacy. At the heart of the deadlock lies a major divide over Iran’s nuclear program. The U.S. has pushed for a complete halt to uranium enrichment for up to 20 years, while Tehran has offered only limited concessions—reportedly proposing a five-year pause. Iran has also refused to surrender its existing stockpiles, signaling a firm red line against Washington’s maximalist demands. stantimes