The United States and Iran are holding indirect talks after 13 days of escalating conflict, with a fragile pause in air strikes continuing across the region. US President Donald Trump says there is a chance for a deal but warns military action could resume if negotiations fail. Iran says diplomacy remains possible but insists it will defend its national interests and maintain control over strategic issues, including the Strait of Hormuz. The talks come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Washington to meet Trump, with disagreements over Iran policy, Gaza, and regional security expected to dominate discussions. This report examines the challenges facing US-Iran diplomacy, the role of regional mediators, and what could happen next in one of the world's most dangerous geopolitical crises. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #Iran #UnitedStates #Trump #MiddleEast #Israel #StraitOfHormuz #IranWar #Diplomacy #AlJazeeraEnglish