[60 Days of Conflict: How Much Longer Will the U.S.-Iran 'No War, No Talks' Stalemate Last?] The 60-day stalemate in the Iran conflict continues, with the U.S. and Iran locked in a 'no war, no talks' confrontation. Iran's foreign minister has launched a diplomatic offensive, proposing a new step-by-step negotiation plan. The Hormuz Strait crisis is impacting global energy and the economy. This article analyzes the roots of the U.S.-Iran standoff and its future trajectory.