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peace settlement between Iran and the US. The recent missteps ended with Iran saying it would [reinstate a complete block on the movement of commercial shipping through the strait of Hormuz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-again-until-us-lifts-blockade)
deal [being negotiated](/news/2026/4/21/what-was-the-iran-nuclear-deal-trump-dumped-in-search-of-better-terms) with Iran will be “far better” than the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which the US withdrew from in 2018 during his first term. On Tuesday, Trump extended
deal that allows for resumption of oil and natural gas shipments disrupted by the conflict. "They have to understand: If it doesn't get signed, they're going to have a lot of pain
dealing with a very unpredictable president," says Lownie. But if anyone can influence Trump, he adds, it's King Charles. Royal historian Ed Owens says this US state visit takes place at a time
peace deal. ## China’s balancing act Throughout the conflict, China has tried to balance criticism of the US with calls for regional stability. During Wednesday’s meeting, Wang again condemned US and Israeli military actions
deal](https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/04/ten-day-cessation-of-hostilities-to-enable-peace-negotiations-between-israel-and-lebanon/?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=hero&utm_campaign=ten_day) agreed on April 16, Lebanon must “effectively demonstrate its ability to assert its sovereignty” as a condition for extending the fragile pause in hostilities. Israel, for its part, preserves the right
peace talks with the United States. Trump unilaterally extended the ceasefire with Iran this week, hours before it was set to expire, without indicating a new expiration date. Iran has dismissed that extension as "meaningless
peace or war. The US has been rebuilding its forces over the course of the ceasefire. It now has three aircraft carriers in the region, refuelling tankers filling the air over the Middle East
deal which came into effect on 10 October. However, Hamas insists that Israel is violating the agreement by failing to meet its humanitarian commitments and continuing deadly attacks. On Wednesday, a Hamas statement called
deal by Israel. Israel responded immediately with air raids on the suburbs of Beirut where it claimed Hezbollah strongholds are located. Since then, Israel has carried out extensive air attacks across Lebanon and launched
Iran and Lebanon end, there will be more pressure on Hamas because disarmament could become the central issue for Israel and the US in Gaza. Meanwhile, Hamas may also seek to shift the discussion from
peace, even if military escalation offers short-term benefits. Such benefits do exist for Moscow, including rising oil prices and the diversion of attention away from the conflict in Ukraine. However, Russia is fully aware
conditions that preceded the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which killed more than 1,000 people, most of them civilians. “The sequence of events is eerily reminiscent of what preceded
peace talks. The de facto blockade of the waterway threatens to cause a global recession. Iran has been pressing to keep Hormuz under its control, through which a fifth of global oil and gas supply
Iran conflict*** | Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian response to a US peace proposal as [“totally unacceptable”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/10/iran-us-peace-proposal-pakistan-reported-drone-strikes-strain-ceasefire), on a day the ceasefire showed signs of fraying as drone strikes were reported around
deal when it comes to the latest fashions in footwear. "We hope the war starts again," Mohammad declares, breaking into a wry smile. His father eyes knowingly his 27-year-old son. "Look
Peace Prize, and has, over the past year, emerged as a significant diplomatic force, acting as the [main mediator of a ceasefire](/features/2026/4/8/how-pakistan-managed-to-get-the-us-and-iran-to-a-ceasefire) in the US war on Iran. For its part, India can also