Strait of Hormuz Calm, but Peace Talks Between US and Iran Stall

A comparative tranquil come back to the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after quite a lot of tension from previous numerous days. US was waiting, Iran’s response on its new peace proposal, intended to formally conclude the conflict which lasting more than two months and create a path for negotiations on more challenging matters, including Iran’s nuclear program.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that Washington expected a reply from Tehran within hours. But by Saturday, no response had been received. In Miami, Rubio met with Mohammad bin Abdulrahman al-Thani who is the Prime Minister of Qatar, want to discuss ways to keep the region stable and secure. Though Iran was not specifically mentioned, according to a U.S. State Department statement.

For the meantime, on Saturday, a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker headed toward the strait, traveling to Pakistan. Sources reported that, Iran agreed the move to build trust with Qatar and Pakistan, both are facilitating negotiations in the conflict. If successful, it would be the first Qatari LNG ship to pass through the strait since the fighting began.

President Donald Trump scheduling a visit to China next week demand is rising for a resolution to the war, causing turmoil in global energy markets and heightened fears for the global economy.

Flare-Ups Test the Ceasefire

A month ago, a ceasefire was declared in the fiercest clashes near the strait. But the United Arab Emirates came under attack on Friday again. On February 28, Tehran was imposed broad restrictions on non-Iranian shipping in the strait since the war started with U.S.-Israeli airstrikes. About 20% of the world’s oil used this narrow waterway prior to the conflict.

On Friday, Iranian forces involved in negligible fight with U.S. troops. it collides with two Iran-linked ships trying to reach an Iranian port, forcing them to turn back, The U.S. military said. The circumstances had reassured but cautioned more fights were possible. Iran’s semi-official news agencies reported

The fight was not involved on waterway, on Friday, The UAS claimed that its air defenses seized two ballistic missiles and three drones from Iran, leaving three people with moderate injuries

Iran has repeatedly targeted the UAE and other Gulf states hosting U.S. bases, especially after Trump announced “Project Freedom,” a plan to escort ships through the strait, which was paused after 48 hours.

Despite flare-up, Trump insisted the April 7 ceasefire is holding despite tensions even as Iran accuses the U.S. of violating it.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday, “Every time a diplomatic solution is on the table, the U.S. opts for a reckless military adventure,”