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Diplomacy between Washington and Tehran remained deadlocked through the weekend as Iran's Supreme National Security Council called the US response to Tehran's seven conditions for ending the war 'insufficient,' while Secretary of State Rubio said Iran had missed 'multiple' chances for a nuclear deal and VP Vance demanded 'meaningful' enrichment reductions. The crisis intensified after Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a deadly attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, drawing global condemnation and prompting President Trump to consider resuming strikes on both the Houthis and Iran, even as he later promised not to strike before the US midterms. Oil prices jumped sharply amid reports the White House sought options for further strikes. Foreign Minister Araghchi meanwhile branded Israeli PM Netanyahu a 'degenerate gambler' seeking to escape justice, underscoring the hardened rhetoric on all sides. The naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt shipping and normal trade, with no resolution in sight despite months of indirect contacts.