A ceasefire in Lebanon has revived momentum for US-Iran negotiations, with senior officials heading to Switzerland while Tehran links future talks to implementation of a newly signed memorandum.
Iran rules out US talks during Pakistan visit as Washington pushes diplomacy. Meanwhile, Israel-Hezbollah exchanges continue, raising doubts over the extended Lebanon ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only after Iran agrees to a deal, while Tehran rejects claims of internal rifts.
Shipping resumes through a key oil route, but military pressure, political messaging and ongoing negotiations signal that the crisis is paused, not resolved.
Diplomatic momentum builds across multiple fronts as ceasefire efforts, nuclear talks and maritime tensions intersect, with global leaders stepping in to stabilise an increasingly volatile region.
