Dispute over nuclear inspections clouds US-Iran teams’ work to finalize a war-ending deal

Tensions between the US and Iran are escalating as disagreements over nuclear inspections threaten to derail efforts to finalize a war-ending agreement. The ceasefire, already shaky, has been further tested by Iran's recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. This dispute underscores the fragility of diplomatic progress and highlights the critical need for both sides to compromise on key issues, especially nuclear oversight, to prevent a broader regional conflict. The implications extend beyond immediate regional stability, affecting global security and energy markets.