Iran balked at President Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.

President Donald Trump’s erratic moves aren’t helping.

The president seemed to be spinning out after his public approval rating slumped to a second-term low amid ongoing criticism of the conflict.

On Friday, President Trump was saying Iran had "agreed to everything," including giving up its nuclear program "forever." But by Monday, he had accused Iran of violating the ceasefire and warned that if a deal isn't reached,

The minister of state said Iran had hit the United Arab Emirates with over 2,800 missiles and drones since the start of the war.

April 20 (Reuters) - Pakistan is confident it can get Iran to attend talks with the United States, a senior Pakistani government official told Reuters on Monday. "We have received a positive signal from Iran.

Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.

American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.