Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse, with a ceasefire in place since April 8.

Iran warned it would hit U.S. positions across the Gulf if Washington renews attacks, while Tehran’s continued hold over the Strait of Hormuz keeps energy markets, Gulf governments, and U.S. war-powers politics under intense pressure.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has discussed with regional interlocutors a proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz but deferring talks with the US on Tehran’s nuclear programme for later,

With shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions, Islamabad activates overland corridor to move stranded cargo into Iran.

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In the absence of a permanent deal, the war between the US and Iran is becoming one of attrition despite huge costs.

A new string of hijackings off Somalia has raised fears that piracy is returning around the Horn of Africa, with analysts pointing to diverted naval patrols, higher fuel values, and instability in major shipping corridors linked to the Iran war.

Pakistan and Oman remain involved in backchannel efforts to prevent a return to open US-Israel war on Iran.