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Trump Ceasefire Unfolds as Iran Israel Standoff Deepens and Peace Plans Stall
International
Published on 24 April 2026
Iran’s Hormuz leverage may decide the timeline
A ceasefire has been announced as the US and Iran move to talks in Islamabad, with Pakistan mediating. Israel has rejected key Iranian conditions, and international pressure is shaping the pace. Analysts point to Iran’s leverage via the Hormuz Strait, while uranium enrichment details remain unclear, keeping “peace” far from assured.
- US and Iran talks begin in Islamabad under Pakistan’s mediation
- Israel rejects Iran’s conditions, undermining the ceasefire roadmap
- Iran’s control of Hormuz Strait gives it significant leverage
- Uranium enrichment terms remain a major sticking point
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