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country, raising hopes of new talks on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran amid a fragile ceasefire and growing tensions over control of the [Hormuz Strait](/news/2026/4/24/how-long-can-iran-survive-the-uss-hormuz-blockade). White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said
involved in "Project Freedom". An estimated 20,000 sailors have been trapped in the Gulf since the start of the war with Iran. There has been growing concern over dwindling supplies and the effects
negotiating with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, in a remarkably friendly visit despite friction between the two nations on trade, sanctions, and China's role in the Iran war. Back at home, court documents
negotiator in the ceasefire talks, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said a full ceasefire could only work if the US naval blockade is lifted. Analysts say the blockade is hurting Iran but believe the country
deal. ## War diplomacy - **‘Turning point’:** Iran said intensive diplomacy with the US has reached a “decisive” stage, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei citing the presence of senior Pakistani officials in Tehran as part
negotiators from both sides failed to reach a deal to end the war, which began on 28 February but is currently under a two-week ceasefire. Trump hopes to put pressure on Iran by targeting
involving regular army forces near the frontier would normally require prior coordination and Israeli approval. As a result, drills in these areas are regarded as highly sensitive within the treaty framework. ## How is this being
countries. The conflict began with US and Israeli strikes across Iran on 28 February and continued with waves of attacks across the Middle East for five weeks until a two-week truce was declared. Trump
country that is mediating between the longtime adversaries. With neither Washington nor Tehran showing much willingness to soften their positions, prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough in the US-Israeli war on Iran and securing
negotiations, including direct consultations Munir held with US Vice President JD Vance, Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. On April 11, Munir welcomed the Vance-led US delegation
deal with any shortfalls and a group of ministers is meeting twice a week to monitor stock levels and any disruptions to the supply chain. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping
deal soon Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke by phone Thursday with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said. "We expect an agreement sooner rather than later," Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir
countries, and the “fact that Great Progress has been made towards a Complete and Final Agreement” with representatives of Iran. Project Freedom was the US forces’ operation to escort stranded ships through the Strait
involve guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 aircraft and 15,000 service members. The Pentagon did not immediately answer questions about how they would be deployed. Iran's effective closure of the strait, imposed after
deal for nuclear power development purposes, to almost 60 percent. [Iran](/news/2026/4/2/can-the-us-seize-irans-enriched-uranium-and-what-are-the-risks) is now believed to be holding about 440kg (970lb) of [uranium enriched to 60 percent](/news/2026/4/14/why-are-the-us-iran-arguing-over-duration-of-uranium-enrichment-ban). A 90 percent threshold of enriched uranium
involved too much travel and expense for what he considered an inadequate Iranian offer. The cancellation came after [Iran said it would not be attending any direct talks](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/19/trumps-sends-delegation-to-pakistan-for-possible-new-round-of-iran-war-talks) while the US blockaded
deal would be a serious blow to Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te, who is locked in an intense fight with the opposition over defence spending, Yang said. “They are hoping to first influence Trump
deal yesterday on social media after he had separate phone calls with leaders of Israel and Lebanon. Hezbollah was not involved in the ceasefire discussions. Israel has vowed to [keep its forces in southern Lebanon
countries to scramble for alternative energy sources. Shipments from [Venezuela](/news/2026/5/9/venezuelas-delcy-rodriguez-heads-to-the-hague-for-land-dispute-case) to India are nearly 50 percent higher than they were in April, according to energy tracking data. Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez is expected
deal and that he felt “very good about where we are.” Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, Trump said on Tuesday, after the collapse of weekend