U.S.-Iran Talks Show Incremental Progress but Remain Deadlocked Over Uranium Stockpile and Strait of Hormuz Control - Tekedia

U.S. and Iranian officials reported cautious progress in nuclear talks, but a deal remains elusive.

Washington wants Iran to reduce its near-weapons-grade uranium stockpile; Tehran is resisting.

The sides are still split over the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. rejecting any tolls or Iranian control.

Iran has restricted foreign shipping, while diplomats and military forces remain active around the talks.

Oil prices rose on doubts that a quick breakthrough is near.