Tensions Mount as Iran-US Ceasefire Nears Expiry Amid Stalled Talks

59 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Apr 21

Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel conflict with Iran remain stalled as Tehran refuses talks under threat and the ceasefire nears expiry.
The US maintains a blockade on Iranian ports, demanding nuclear concessions, while Iran insists on lifting sanctions and compensation for war damages.
Regional tensions persist, with ongoing violence in Lebanon and Gaza, oil market volatility, and calls for an extended ceasefire as negotiations face uncertainty.

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