Multiple Middle Eastern nations have unsuccessfully attempted to broker peace talks between the United States and Iran, with both President Donald Trump and Iranian officials refusing to engage in ceasefire discussions, according to sources who spoke with Reuters.
The Trump administration has turned away diplomatic overtures aimed at halting the conflict that started two weeks ago following a major U.S.-Israeli aerial campaign against Iranian targets.
A high-ranking White House official verified that the administration has dismissed attempts to initiate peace negotiations and plans to maintain its military campaign against Iran.
“He’s not interested in that right now, and we’re going to continue with the mission unabated. Maybe there’s a day, but not right now,” the official said.
The nation of Oman, which had previously served as a mediator before hostilities erupted, has made multiple attempts to restore dialogue between the parties, but two sources indicated the White House showed no willingness to engage in talks.
Similarly, Egypt has made efforts to restart diplomatic channels, according to three security and diplomatic sources, though these attempts have failed to yield any progress.
Iranian officials have indicated they will refuse any ceasefire discussions until American and Israeli bombing campaigns end and Iran’s demands are met, which include a lasting halt to all attacks and monetary reparations as components of any potential deal, two senior Iranian sources informed Reuters.
According to one source, Iran’s leading security official Ali Larijani and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tried to utilize Oman as a go-between for possible ceasefire negotiations that might have included U.S. Vice President JD Vance, but these discussions never materialized.
The administration’s stance continues as American military actions against Iran persist, including Friday night’s strikes targeting Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export facility.
Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged to maintain the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and has issued warnings of further attacks against regional nations. A senior Iranian source noted that the Revolutionary Guards believe ‘if they lose control of the Strait of Hormuz, they will lose the war.’
The ongoing hostilities have resulted in over 2,000 deaths, with the majority occurring in Iran, and have brought shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to a standstill. This critical passage handles approximately 20 percent of global oil transportation.
