US-Iran Negotiations May Resume Amid Regional Tensions and Blockade

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:10:00 +0200

Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran are continuing as Vice President JD Vance may lead a new round of negotiations in Pakistan before the current ceasefire expires next week. President Donald Trump has indicated that talks could resume soon, though no concrete plans have been confirmed. A major sticking point remains Iran's uranium enrichment, with disagreements over timelines and the US demand for dismantling nuclear facilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon have held direct talks for the first time in decades, agreeing to continue negotiations, but Israel has not committed to a ceasefire. Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel shortly after these talks, while Israel's strikes on Lebanon have killed at least 35 people in a 24-hour period. Globally, the US-led blockade of Iranian ports is disrupting oil and gas exports, raising economic concerns as countries like South Korea face potential energy crises. China has positioned itself as