Tensions Rise as Iran Rejects U.S. Proposal on Hormuz Strait

Talks in Qatar fall apart after U.S. strikes. Iran says the latest U.S. offer isn't good enough.

Talks to end the standoff between the U.S. and Iran are in trouble. After a tense weekend in Qatar, Iran’s team has walked away from the negotiating table. Iran says the latest proposal from the United States is "unconvincing." Earlier, Iran had suggested it might reopen the Strait of Hormuz—a vital shipping path for oil—within two days if a deal could be reached. Now, it seems that hope is fading. Adding to the frustration, the U.S. carried out new military strikes right before the midterm elections. Iran says these strikes make it much harder to reach an agreement. Back in the U.S., form…