Iran, U.S. Deadlocked in Nuclear Dispute

SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE: How do you end a war in which both sides are convinced they have already won, think they have all the cards, believe time — not to mention God — is on their side? And when both sides have mutually exclusive demands that they insist are nonnegotiable? That, to put it succinctly, is pretty much where things stand after 58 days of war between the United States and Iran. It’s not so much a test of wills as a battle of “won’ts,” as in both the U.S. and Iran won’t back down, won’t give in, won’t give up. As Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow today for “coordination and consultations” with “our Russian friends,” he blamed the “excessive demands” of President Donald Trump for the failure of the talks so far. Iran war settles into test of wills, as Trump insists, ‘I have all the time in the world’ Copacetic or apathetic? Trump losing interest in forcing ‘fractured’ Iranian leaders to the negotiation table No more Mr. Tough Guy: Trump backs off threats to restart bombing, waits for Iran to get its act together In the latest Iranian proposal — passed to Washington through a Pakistani mediator — Iran offered to open the Strait of Hormuz in return for an end to the U.S blockade, with the nuclear issues pushed to a later date. Trump said last week he would not lift the blockade until Iran makes a full deal. “The blockade’s been unbelievably effective,” Trump told Fox News. “They can’t get any money.” Why This 250th Patriotic Wreath Has Become a Trending Household Favorite Why Your Sciatic Nerve Won't Heal (What Most Doctors Miss) Cardiologists: 2 Common Veggies Will Kill Belly Fat Quickly (Try It) Mix Some Salt and Vaseline, Here's Why Discover Why No Dog Can Destroy This Tough Chew Toy Plastic Surgeon Reveals: Forget Collagen, Use This Household Item Instead Why This Wooden House Attracts Hummingbirds Remember Her? Try Not to Choke When You See Her Now Unveiling The Intriguing Mystery of Hummingbirds in Neighbor's Garden