Analysis: US-Iran Negotiations Make "No Progress," Iranian Situation at a Standstill

August 10th. ABC News cited former US Department of Defense official Mick Mulroy as saying that there is currently "no progress" in negotiations between the US and Iran, and the two sides still have significant differences in their positions.

Analysts pointed out that the US and Iran still have difficulty bridging the gaps on core issues such as the nuclear issue, security arrangements, and regional influence. Although diplomatic channels remain open, the possibility of a breakthrough in the short term is limited.

Earlier, the Iranian side stated that they are close to reaching an agreement with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran still refuses to engage in direct talks with the US until certain conditions are met. Last week, US Treasury Secretary Benson had indicated that an agreement might be imminent, but Trump later stated that the US is currently only in a "half-negotiation" state and hopes to continue exerting economic pressure on Iran.

As the situation in the Middle East continues to attract attention, the market is still closely monitoring the evolving US-Iran relationship and its potential impact on energy prices and global risk assets.