The United States and Iran are locked in intensifying diplomatic crisis over Iran's nuclear program, with Pakistan attempting mediation as negotiations stall. President Trump has warned that military action remains an option if talks do not progress within days, while Iran's leadership has refused to remove enriched uranium stockpiles and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any resumed attacks could trigger regional warfare. Oil prices are rising and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faces unprecedented disruptions amid the tensions.