Announcements from Iranian officials over the weekend quashed optimism that the U.S. and Iran are near a deal to end President Donald Trump’s war. Optimistic Washington officials had pointed to talks between Iran and Oman, an Arab state aligned with the U.S. The talks between Oman and Iran aim to cement a new understanding for ships to safely traverse the strait. Officials familiar with the diplomacy and other experts told NOTUS that Iran’s latest comments suggest negotiations need a reset, with a U.S.-Iran settlement still feasible — and desirable for both parties — but harder to reach. Trump told Axios on Sunday he is “low-keying it” and suggested Iran is feeling greater economic pain from the war than Americans.