The USA and Iran each signalled that they have been prepared for battle as a fragile ceasefire teeters, with peace talks nonetheless unsure after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship that attempted to run its blockade.
Washington mentioned Vice President JD Vance was set to return to Islamabad for negotiations, however Tehran wouldn’t verify its attendance, elevating doubts over whether or not diplomacy can resume.
Either side accused one another of violating the truce, with Iran vowing that it will not “settle for negotiations below the shadow of threats”.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threatened to focus on vessels passing by the Strait of Hormuz – a crucial artery for international oil provides – with out permission, whereas US President Donald Trump accused Iran of harassing transport.
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