US-Iran Peace Deal Could Take Months as Gulf Leaders Warn of Food Crisis

3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 16

Gulf Arab and European officials say a US-Iran peace deal could take around six months to finalize.
Leaders urge an immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to restore energy flows, warning of a potential global food crisis if delayed.
Despite heavy losses, Iran has preserved key missile and drone capabilities, maintaining leverage if the ceasefire collapses.

How did Iran manage to preserve its missile and drone capabilities despite massive US-Israeli strikes and leadership losses?

What are the biggest obstacles preventing a swift US-Iran peace deal, and could third-party mediation accelerate negotiations?

Could the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz trigger a global recession and widespread food shortages by next month?

How might the fertilizer and sulfur shortages impact global food production and industrial supply chains in the coming months?

With 22 nations ready to intervene, what are the risks and challenges of a multinational naval operation to reopen the Strait?

What long-term shifts in global alliances and energy trade could result from the current crisis in the Gulf region?