Pakistan, March 15 -- Efforts to broker a ceasefire in the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war appear stalled, as sources indicate that President Donald Trump has rejected attempts by Middle Eastern allies to open diplomatic negotiations. Oman and Egypt, which had previously mediated between the parties, sought to facilitate talks to end the conflict that began two weeks ago with a US-Israeli air assault on Iran.

However, Trump remains focused on military objectives, and Tehran has similarly refused to engage until strikes stop, signaling both sides are preparing for a prolonged conflict.

The war has already caused widespread disruption, with more than 2,000 people reported killed-mostly in Iran-and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz leading to...