US-Iran peace talks in jeopardy after Strait clashes

US-Iran peace negotiations are on the brink of collapse following a tumultuous weekend of military clashes near the Strait of Hormuz. Both American and Iranian forces fired on vessels in the strategic waterway, creating a new crisis. President Donald Trump has stated that peace talks are still ongoing, while Iranian officials are contradicting that claim, saying they are not. The conflicting statements and renewed hostilities have left diplomatic efforts hanging by a thread.