live Iran says diplomacy possible despite stalled negotiations and Strait tensions - Middle East conflict
🔴 Tension RisingAnewZ2026-05-17
Despite stalled nuclear negotiations and ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has indicated a possibility of diplomacy, potentially seeking Chinese mediation. U.S. President Trump urged Iran to reopen the strait, while China criticized the conflict as a ‘never should have happened’ event. Iran is preparing a new traffic management system, and the U.S. warned it could destroy Iran’s infrastructure in two days.