US Officials Say Iran Attributes Strait of Hormuz Attacks to Rogue Element Amid Nuclear Talks

Senior US officials told Reuters that the United States retains military options to keep Iranian nuclear sites inaccessible. They described recent talks between the US and Iran as productive but emphasized that a deal is not guaranteed. The US demands that Iran publicly declare a halt to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and ensure all maritime routes remain open. Officials also revealed that Iran informed US contacts that the attacks on vessels in the Strait were carried out by a "rogue element" within its system. Furthermore, the US stated there will be no agreement with Iran unless it relinquishes its nuclear weapons-grade material.