Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse with US President Donald Trump unhappy with the latest proposal from Tehran, which he said had informed the US it was in a “state of collapse” and figuring out its leadership situation.

US lawmakers are set to question Pentagon leadership as Trump says Iran is “militarily defeated.” Israeli strikes in Lebanon, rising oil prices, and drone activity in Baghdad underscore tensions despite ceasefire efforts,

Trump reportedly said Sunday that if Iran doesn't sign a deal, "the whole country is going to get blown up," with its bridges and power plants being targeted.

U.S. President Donald Trump discussed a new Iranian proposal on resolving ​the war with Tehran with his top national security aides on Monday, as the conflict remains in a stalemate with energy supplies from the region reduced.

Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the US considering Tehran's latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran saying Washington