Ship strike in Hormuz casts doubt on US-Iran talks

Conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran over talks to end their five-month-old war cast renewed doubt on a diplomatic solution, after the latest attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz raised risks to global energy flows. President Donald Trump said negotiations were under way, warning of a 'last chance,' but Iran denied any talks were planned, as analysts said Tehran aims to outlast the U.S. by applying economic pressure.