Middle East war live: US and Iran spar on status of talks ahead of Trump address
US president says he would not consider a ceasefire unless Strait of Hormuz is reopened
US president says he would not consider a ceasefire unless Strait of Hormuz is reopened

Oil prices slide as Tehran says it will allow ‘safe passage’ through vital waterway

Washington says it launched strikes after Tehran attacked American destroyers

US president threatens to strike Iran’s power plants if the waterway is not opened for shipping

US president postpones possible attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure after hailing ‘productive’ talks with Tehran

US president says he is prepared to withdraw from conflict ‘whether we have a deal or not’

Negotiations will be the first direct contact between the adversaries in more than four decades