Trending Now - Iran-us Ceasefire Talks in Jeopardy as Deadline Approaches
WHO:
AP News - Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated, "We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats," reiterating Iran's position against U.S. demands.
NBC News - Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead the U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks, with the participation of Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Alternet - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iranians "do not submit to force" and emphasized the importance of "honoring commitments" for meaningful dialogue.
AP News - Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf indicated that Iran is prepared to reveal "new cards on the battlefield."
AP News - Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated, "We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats."
AP News - Abbas Masjedi, head of Iran’s Legal Medicine Organization, reported that at least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the war began.
AP News - Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated, "We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats."
AP News - Abbas Masjedi, head of Iran’s Legal Medicine Organization, reported that at least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the war began.
CBS News World - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that U.S. actions are “incompatible with the claim of diplomacy.”
NBC News - Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Pakistan on April 22nd, 2026, for peace talks.
AP News - Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated, "We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats."
AP News - Abbas Masjedi, head of Iran’s Legal Medicine Organization, reported that at least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the war began.
AP News - Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated, "We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats."
CBS News World - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that U.S. actions are “incompatible with the claim of diplomacy.”
NBC News - Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Pakistan on April 22nd, 2026, for peace talks.
AP News - Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated, "We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats."
CBS News World - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that U.S. actions are “incompatible with the claim of diplomacy.”
AP News - Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated, "We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats."
AP News - Abbas Masjedi, head of Iran’s Legal Medicine Organization, reported that at least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the war began.
AP News - Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated, "We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats."
AP News - Abbas Masjedi, head of Iran’s Legal Medicine Organization, reported that at least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the war began.
Vox - President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
CBS News World - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
NBC News - Vice President JD Vance, Iranian officials
AP News - Abbas Masjedi, head of Iran’s Legal Medicine Organization
WHAT:
AP News - Iran's Legal Medicine Organization reported that at least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the war began, with 383 of the dead being children aged 18 years and under.
Bloomberg Markets - Stocks rose modestly as traders grew more encouraged that Iran will join talks that could extend a Middle East truce and restore oil flows.
AP News - Iran reported that at least 3,375 people have been killed since the war began, with 383 of the dead being children aged 18 years and under.
AP News - The U.S. Navy seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026, marking the first interception under the blockade.
AP News - Trump stated, "If a Deal happens under ‘TRUMP,’ it will guarantee Peace, Security, and Safety, not only for Israel and the Middle East, but for Europe, America, and everywhere else."
AP News - Trump warned that "lots of bombs" will "start going off" if there’s no agreement before the ceasefire deadline.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026, which Iran claims violated the ceasefire agreement.
CBS News World - Trump reiterated the Iran war is "very close to being over" and claimed the Iranians are prepared to negotiate amid potential new peace talks.
AP News - Trump stated, "If a Deal happens under ‘TRUMP,’ it will guarantee Peace, Security, and Safety, not only for Israel and the Middle East, but for Europe, America, and everywhere else."
AP News - Trump warned that "lots of bombs" will "start going off" if there’s no agreement before the ceasefire deadline.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026, which Iran claims violated the ceasefire agreement.
CBS News World - Trump reiterated the Iran war is "very close to being over" and claimed the Iranians are prepared to negotiate amid potential new peace talks.
CNN - Trump pushed the expiration of the truce with Iran to April 22nd, 2026, stating it is “highly unlikely” he will extend it further if no deal is reached.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026, which Iran claims violated the ceasefire agreement.
CBS News World - Trump stated, "If a Deal happens under ‘TRUMP,’ it will guarantee Peace, Security, and Safety, not only for Israel and the Middle East, but for Europe, America, and everywhere else."
NBC News - Trump warned that if the cease-fire ends on April 22nd, 2026, without an agreement, he is prepared to resume attacking Iran.
AP News - Trump indicated he was “highly unlikely” to renew the ceasefire and warned that “lots of bombs” will “start going off” if there’s no agreement.
AP News - At least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the war began, according to Iranian media.
CNN - Trump stated, "If a Deal happens under ‘TRUMP,’ it will guarantee Peace, Security, and Safety, not only for Israel and the Middle East, but for Europe, America, and everywhere else."
CBS News World - Trump warned that if the cease-fire ends on April 22nd, 2026, without an agreement, he is prepared to resume attacking Iran.
NBC News - Trump warned that "lots of bombs" will "start going off" if there’s no agreement before the ceasefire deadline.
Alternet - Trump stated, "If a Deal happens under ‘TRUMP,’ it will guarantee Peace, Security, and Safety, not only for Israel and the Middle East, but for Europe, America, and everywhere else."
AP News - Trump warned that "lots of bombs" will "start going off" if there’s no agreement before the ceasefire deadline.
NY Post - Trump warned that if the cease-fire ends on April 22nd, 2026, without an agreement, he is prepared to resume attacking Iran.
CNN - Trump pushed the expiration of the truce with Iran to April 22nd, 2026, stating it is “highly unlikely” he will extend it further if no deal is reached.
AP News - Trump indicated he was “highly unlikely” to renew the ceasefire and warned that “lots of bombs” will “start going off” if there’s no agreement.
AP News - At least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the war began, according to Iranian media.
Bloomberg Markets - Stocks rose modestly as traders grew more encouraged that Iran will join talks that could extend a Middle East truce.
AP News - Trump stated, "If a Deal happens under ‘TRUMP,’ it will guarantee Peace, Security, and Safety, not only for Israel and the Middle East, but for Europe, America, and everywhere else."
AP News - Trump warned that "lots of bombs" will "start going off" if there’s no agreement before the ceasefire deadline.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026, which Iran claims violated the ceasefire agreement.
CBS News World - Trump reiterated the Iran war is "very close to being over" and claimed the Iranians are prepared to negotiate amid potential new peace talks.
CNN - Trump pushed the expiration of the truce with Iran to April 22nd, 2026, stating it is “highly unlikely” he will extend it further if no deal is reached.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026, which Iran claims violated the ceasefire agreement.
CBS News World - Trump stated, "If a Deal happens under ‘TRUMP,’ it will guarantee Peace, Security, and Safety, not only for Israel and the Middle East, but for Europe, America, and everywhere else."
NBC News - Trump warned that "lots of bombs" will "start going off" if there’s no agreement before the ceasefire deadline.
AP News - Trump indicated he was “highly unlikely” to renew the ceasefire and warned that “lots of bombs” will “start going off” if there’s no agreement.
AP News - At least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the war began, according to Iranian media.
CNN - Trump stated, "If a Deal happens under ‘TRUMP,’ it will guarantee Peace, Security, and Safety, not only for Israel and the Middle East, but for Europe, America, and everywhere else."
CBS News World - Trump warned that if the cease-fire ends on April 22nd, 2026, without an agreement, he is prepared to resume attacking Iran.
NBC News - Trump warned that "lots of bombs" will "start going off" if there’s no agreement before the ceasefire deadline.
Alternet - Trump stated, "If a Deal happens under ‘TRUMP,’ it will guarantee Peace, Security, and Safety, not only for Israel and the Middle East, but for Europe, America, and everywhere else."
AP News - Trump warned that "lots of bombs" will "start going off" if there’s no agreement before the ceasefire deadline.
NY Post - Trump warned that if the cease-fire ends on April 22nd, 2026, without an agreement, he is prepared to resume attacking Iran.
CNN - Trump pushed the expiration of the truce with Iran to April 22nd, 2026, stating it is “highly unlikely” he will extend it further if no deal is reached.
AP News - Trump indicated he was “highly unlikely” to renew the ceasefire and warned that “lots of bombs” will “start going off” if there’s no agreement.
AP News - At least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran since the war began, according to Iranian media.
Bloomberg Markets - Stocks rose modestly as traders grew more encouraged that Iran will join talks that could extend a Middle East truce.
WHERE:
NBC News - Islamabad, Pakistan
AP News - Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf
NBC News - Islamabad, Pakistan
AP News - Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf
WHEN:
AP News - The ceasefire is set to expire on April 22nd, 2026, with Trump stating it is "highly unlikely" he will extend it further if no deal is reached.
AP News - The ceasefire is set to expire on April 22nd, 2026, with Trump stating it is "highly unlikely" he will extend it further if no deal is reached.
AP News - The cease-fire is set to end on April 22nd, 2026.
CNN - Trump announced the ceasefire at 6:32 p.m. ET on April 7th, 2026.
AP News - The cease-fire is set to end on April 22nd, 2026.
CNN - Trump announced the ceasefire at 6:32 p.m. ET on April 7th, 2026.
AP News - The cease-fire is set to end on April 22nd, 2026.
CNN - Trump announced the ceasefire at 6:32 p.m. ET on April 7th, 2026.
AP News - The cease-fire is set to end on April 22nd, 2026.
CNN - Trump announced the ceasefire at 6:32 p.m. ET on April 7th, 2026.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026.
AP News - The cease-fire is set to end on April 22nd, 2026.
CNN - Trump announced the ceasefire at 6:32 p.m. ET on April 7th, 2026.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026.
NBC News - Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Pakistan on April 22nd, 2026, for peace talks.
NY Post - The cease-fire is set to end on April 22nd, 2026.
CNN - Trump announced the ceasefire at 6:32 p.m. ET on April 7th, 2026.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026.
AP News - The cease-fire is set to end on April 22nd, 2026.
CNN - Trump announced the ceasefire at 6:32 p.m. ET on April 7th, 2026.
AP News - The cease-fire is set to end on April 22nd, 2026.
CNN - Trump announced the ceasefire at 6:32 p.m. ET on April 7th, 2026.
AP News - The cease-fire is set to end on April 22nd, 2026.
CNN - Trump announced the ceasefire at 6:32 p.m. ET on April 7th, 2026.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026.
AP News - The cease-fire is set to end on April 22nd, 2026.
CNN - Trump announced the ceasefire at 6:32 p.m. ET on April 7th, 2026.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026.
NBC News - Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Pakistan on April 22nd, 2026, for peace talks.
NY Post - The cease-fire is set to end on April 22nd, 2026.
CNN - Trump announced the ceasefire at 6:32 p.m. ET on April 7th, 2026.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026.
WHY:
CBS News World - Iran has cast doubt over another round of talks, stating they do not accept negotiations under threats, reflecting their refusal to engage under U.S. pressure.
AP News - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that U.S. actions are “incompatible with the claim of diplomacy,” indicating Iran's refusal to negotiate under threats.
AP News - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that U.S. actions are “incompatible with the claim of diplomacy.”
CBS News World - Iran has cast doubt over another round of talks, stating they do not accept negotiations under threats.
AP News - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that U.S. actions are “incompatible with the claim of diplomacy.”
CBS News World - Iran has cast doubt over another round of talks, stating they do not accept negotiations under threats.
AP News - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that U.S. actions are “incompatible with the claim of diplomacy.”
CBS News World - Iran has cast doubt over another round of talks, stating they do not accept negotiations under threats.
AP News - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that U.S. actions are “incompatible with the claim of diplomacy.”
AP News - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that U.S. actions are “incompatible with the claim of diplomacy.”
CBS News World - Iran has cast doubt over another round of talks, stating they do not accept negotiations under threats.
AP News - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that U.S. actions are “incompatible with the claim of diplomacy.”
CBS News World - Iran has cast doubt over another round of talks, stating they do not accept negotiations under threats.
Alternet - Trump’s threats to bomb Iran are intended to pressure them into accepting U.S. terms.
AP News - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that U.S. actions are “incompatible with the claim of diplomacy.”
CBS News World - Iran has cast doubt over another round of talks, stating they do not accept negotiations under threats.
AP News - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that U.S. actions are “incompatible with the claim of diplomacy.”
CBS News World - Iran has cast doubt over another round of talks, stating they do not accept negotiations under threats.
AP News - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that U.S. actions are “incompatible with the claim of diplomacy.”
AP News - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that U.S. actions are “incompatible with the claim of diplomacy.”
CBS News World - Iran has cast doubt over another round of talks, stating they do not accept negotiations under threats.
AP News - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that U.S. actions are “incompatible with the claim of diplomacy.”
CBS News World - Iran has cast doubt over another round of talks, stating they do not accept negotiations under threats.
Alternet - Trump’s threats to bomb Iran are intended to pressure them into accepting U.S. terms.
HOW:
AP News - The U.S. Navy has instituted a blockade of Iranian ports, which Iran claims violates the ceasefire agreement.
AP News - The U.S. Navy has instituted a blockade of Iranian ports, which Iran claims violates the ceasefire agreement.
AP News - The U.S. Navy has instituted a blockade of Iranian ports, which Iran claims violates the ceasefire agreement.
AP News - The U.S. Navy has instituted a blockade of Iranian ports, which Iran claims violates the ceasefire agreement.
AP News - The U.S. Navy has instituted a blockade of Iranian ports, which Iran claims violates the ceasefire agreement.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026, which Iran claims violated the ceasefire agreement.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026, which Iran claims violated the ceasefire agreement.
CNN - Trump has been negotiating peace through social media, making claims about Iran's concessions that have not been confirmed.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026, which Iran claims violated the ceasefire agreement.
CNN - Trump has been negotiating peace through social media, making claims about Iran's concessions that have not been confirmed.
AP News - The U.S. Navy has instituted a blockade of Iranian ports, which Iran claims violates the ceasefire agreement.
AP News - The U.S. Navy has instituted a blockade of Iranian ports, which Iran claims violates the ceasefire agreement.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026, which Iran claims violated the ceasefire agreement.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026, which Iran claims violated the ceasefire agreement.
CNN - Trump has been negotiating peace through social media, making claims about Iran's concessions that have not been confirmed.
AP News - The U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on April 18th, 2026, which Iran claims violated the ceasefire agreement.
CNN - Trump has been negotiating peace through social media, making claims about Iran's concessions that have not been confirmed.
AP News - The U.S. Navy has instituted a blockade of Iranian ports, which Iran claims violates the ceasefire agreement.
(UPDATED April 22, 2026 15:20 UTC)
Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, emphasized that the country will not engage in negotiations under threats, reaffirming its stance against U.S. demands as the ceasefire is set to expire on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead the U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks, which will include Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. In the backdrop, Iran's Legal Medicine Organization reported that over 3,375 people have died since the war began, including 383 children, as stocks rose modestly amid hopes for a potential extension of the truce and restoration of oil flows.
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(UPDATED April 22, 2026 13:19 UTC)
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted that Iranians "do not submit to force," highlighting the need for honoring commitments to facilitate meaningful dialogue, while Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced that Iran is ready to reveal "new cards on the battlefield." The U.S. Navy seized an Iranian cargo ship on Saturday, marking the first interception under the blockade, which Iran claims violates the ceasefire agreement set to expire on Wednesday, with Trump stating it is "highly unlikely" he will extend it if no deal is reached. Since the war began, Iran has reported at least 3,375 fatalities, including 383 children, as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized U.S. actions as "incompatible with the claim of diplomacy," indicating Iran's refusal to negotiate under threats.
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(UPDATED April 22, 2026 09:20 UTC)
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that the country does not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats, as the toll from the ongoing conflict has reached at least 3,375 lives lost. Meanwhile, President Trump emphasized that a deal under his leadership would ensure peace and security not just for Israel and the Middle East, but for Europe and America as well, while warning of potential escalations if an agreement isn't reached before the ceasefire deadline. The U.S. Navy's recent seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and the blockade of Iranian ports have drawn sharp criticism from Tehran, which argues these actions contradict claims of pursuing diplomacy.
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(UPDATED April 22, 2026 07:22 UTC)
President Trump warned that if the ceasefire with Iran ends on Wednesday, without an agreement, he is prepared to resume military actions, stating that "lots of bombs" will "start going off." Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized that Iran does not accept negotiations under threats, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized U.S. actions as incompatible with diplomacy. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance is set to depart for Pakistan on Wednesday for peace talks, as the U.S. Navy recently seized an Iranian cargo ship, which Iran claims violated the ceasefire agreement.
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(UPDATED April 22, 2026 05:41 UTC)
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized that the country will not engage in negotiations under threats, as the death toll in Iran has risen to at least 3,375 since the war began. Meanwhile, Trump stated that any deal under his leadership would ensure peace and security across multiple regions, while warning of potential bombings if an agreement isn't reached before the ceasefire deadline, which ends on Wednesday. The U.S. Navy's recent seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and the blockade of Iranian ports have further complicated the situation, with Iran asserting that these actions violate the ceasefire agreement.
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(UPDATED April 22, 2026 03:57 UTC)
Tensions continue to rise as Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that Iran will not accept negotiations under threats, following U.S. actions that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described as incompatible with diplomacy. Meanwhile, President Trump stated that the Iran war is "very close to being over" and pushed the expiration of the ceasefire to on Wednesday, after the U.S. Navy seized an Iranian cargo ship on Saturday, which Iran claims violated the ceasefire. As Vice President JD Vance prepares to depart for Pakistan for peace talks, the situation remains precarious with the ceasefire set to end on Wednesday.
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(UPDATED April 22, 2026 01:21 UTC)
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized that his country will not engage in negotiations under threats, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized U.S. actions as inconsistent with diplomatic claims. President Trump has stated that any deal made under his leadership would ensure peace and security for Israel, the Middle East, and beyond, but he also warned that if an agreement is not reached before the ceasefire ends on Wednesday, "lots of bombs" will start going off. Since the war began, Iranian media reports indicate that at least 3,375 people have been killed, and tensions escalated further when the U.S. Navy attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on Saturday.
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(UPDATED April 21, 2026 23:10 UTC)
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized that the country does not accept negotiations under threats, as the toll from the ongoing conflict has reached at least 3,375 lives. Meanwhile, Trump stated that if a deal happens under his leadership, it would ensure peace and security not just for Israel and the Middle East, but also for Europe and America, while warning that he is prepared to resume attacks on Iran if the cease-fire ends without an agreement April 22nd. The U.S. Navy's recent seizure of an Iranian cargo ship on Saturday has further escalated tensions, with Iran claiming this action violates the ceasefire agreement.
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(UPDATED April 21, 2026 19:20 UTC)
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized that the country will not engage in negotiations while facing threats, as the toll from the ongoing conflict has risen to at least 3,375 fatalities, according to Abbas Masjedi of Iran’s Legal Medicine Organization. Meanwhile, Trump asserted that any deal under his leadership would ensure peace and security not just for Israel and the Middle East, but for Europe and America as well, while warning of potential bombings if an agreement isn't reached before the ceasefire deadline. In related developments, Vice President JD Vance is set to travel to Pakistan April 22nd for peace talks, following the U.S. Navy's seizure of an Iranian cargo ship on Saturday, which Iran claims breached the ceasefire agreement.
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(UPDATED April 21, 2026 17:18 UTC)
President Trump has warned that if the cease-fire with Iran ends April 22nd, without an agreement, he is prepared to resume attacks on the country. He stated that it is “highly unlikely” he will extend the truce if no deal is reached, and indicated that “lots of bombs” will “start going off” if negotiations fail. Since the war began, Iranian media reports that at least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran, while stocks have risen modestly as traders remain hopeful that Iran will engage in talks to extend the ceasefire. The U.S. Navy recently attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship on Saturday, and has instituted a blockade of Iranian ports, which Iran claims violates the ceasefire agreement. Despite this, Iran has expressed skepticism about further negotiations, stating they do not accept talks under threats.