US signals readiness to resume strikes as Iran talks stall; Hormuz largely closed

At the Shangri‑La Dialogue, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US is prepared to restart attacks on Iran if no deal is reached, while President Trump deliberated a ‘final determination’ in the Situation Room. Washington’s demands include destruction of highly enriched uranium and immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, where commercial transit remains a fraction of pre‑crisis levels.