The conflicting statements on key issues left it unclear if the two sides were any closer to a deal after renewed threats of escalation in recent days

The U.S. and Iran stuck on Thursday to directly opposing stances over Tehran's uranium stockpile and controls on the Strait of Hormuz, providing little fodder for hope in…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a diplomatic solution would become unfeasible if Iran pushes through with plans to impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz

The conflicting statements on key issues left it unclear if the two sides were any closer to a deal after renewed threats of escalation in recent days

Rubio says tolling system in Strait of Hormuz would make deal 'unfeasible'

By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong and CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE |