As the ceasefire deadline approaches, Washington and Tehran are still split on talks, shipping pressure is rising in Hormuz, and India is tracking risks to seafarers.
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As the April 22 ceasefire deadline approaches, Washington is clearly raising the stakes – tying any deal with Iran to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, even as it lines up fresh talks in Pakistan. Iran, however, has yet to confirm participation, accusing the US of bad faith and warning that recent actions at sea could derail diplomacy.
The coming days now look critical. With military pressure, oil routes, and negotiations all colliding, the situation is moving fast, and not necessarily toward a deal.
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