Pakistan
Tehran refused to meet due to Washington's excessive demands and a naval blockade. The two-week ceasefire agreement ends this Wednesday.
Due to oil and gas shortages, Pakistan has been gripped by an energy crisis with prolonged blackouts. The country has become a mediator in peace talks in the Middle East.
Egypt is cooperating with Pakistan to create a framework agreement between the US and Iran. Efforts are aimed at stabilizing energy markets and security in the region.
The UN Secretary-General called for adherence to freedom of navigation in the Middle East. Iran announced the opening of the strait for the duration of the ceasefire.
The vessels Deep Sea, Sonia I, and Diona exported 5 million barrels of oil despite sanctions. The tankers are heading to Singapore for further transshipment to China.
Pakistani vessel Shalamar transported 450,000 barrels of oil from the UAE after the start of the American blockade. Movement through the strait remains critically restricted.
A 10-day truce has come into effect between Lebanon and Israel. People are massively heading south, although the army warns of Israeli aggression and strikes on targets.
Brent crude rose to $98. 41 amid supply concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. US oil inventories unexpectedly fell by 913,000 barrels.
Pakistan's military leader seeks to organize a second round of talks in Islamabad. The US is preparing new sanctions and continues its blockade of Iranian ports.
The price of gold exceeded $4810 amid expectations of a truce between the countries. The parties reached a principal agreement on continuing the dialogue.
The Trump administration plans talks in Islamabad and sanctions against buyers of Iranian oil. The US Senate has retained the president's war powers.
Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed the exchange of messages with the US through an intermediary. Tehran insists on uranium enrichment and demands proof of seriousness from Washington.
The President of Ukraine warned of an arms shortage due to the war in Iran and offered US assistance.
Brent futures rose to $95. 19, while WTI fell to $91.05. The market awaits US-Iran talks amid limited fuel supplies.
The US President sees no need to extend the truce after April 21. Trump expects negotiations to resume in Pakistan.
The US President announced a possible meeting in Europe or Pakistan. The main topic remains the resolution of the issue of official Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
Iranian media deny agreement on new meeting in Islamabad. Trump administration discusses talks before truce expires on April 21.
The Hezbollah group opposes direct negotiations between the parties in the US. The militants do not recognize agreements and are ready to discuss weapons only after the withdrawal of troops.
The IEA predicts a reduction in oil consumption due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and rising prices. Supplies have fallen by 9%, and Asia is already experiencing a shortage of raw materials.
The US Vice President returned without results after 21 hours of negotiations with Tehran. His support for Orbán in Hungary also did not help the ally.
The next round of direct talks between the countries will take place in the capital of Pakistan. The main condition of the agreement remains Iran's complete renunciation of nuclear weapons.
Wang Yi stated the harm caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to the global community. Beijing calls for maintaining the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.
During negotiations, the US proposed that Iran remove all enriched uranium from the country. Tehran only agrees to control the process of reducing enrichment.
President Aoun declared the state's sovereign right to negotiate without external forces. Security measures have been strengthened in Beirut and ports to prevent arms smuggling.
Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt are trying to bring Washington and Tehran closer before April 21. The White House is considering military strikes in case the dialogue fails.
Israel plans to hold strategic territories in southern Lebanon to protect against incursions. The prime minister also supported the US naval blockade of Iran.
The US is imposing a full embargo on ship passage through the strait to pressure Tehran. This decision threatens the stability of energy markets and rising prices.
The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament predicts fuel shortages after the US imposes a naval blockade. Tehran declares a threat to the security of all ports in the Persian Gulf.
Gas futures jumped 18% after the failure of peace talks and the start of the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The US is blocking access to Iranian ports.
The US President announced the stability of the truce with Iran and the rescue of pilots from a downed F-15. Trump accused the Pope of weakness and supporting the left.