Efforts to revive cease-fire negotiations between the United States and Iran intensified on April 6 as regional mediators raced to secure a breakthrough ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum deadline on reopening the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels.
Iran shut the waterway after the United States launched Operation Epic Fury on Feb. 28, but later said it would permit ships that had no links to the United States, Israel, or any U.S. allies to pass through.
Trump told Axios on April 5 that the United States is “in deep negotiations” with Iran and he was hopeful a deal could be reached before his deadline—which he has pushed back—expires at 8 p.m. ET on April 7….
Race to Secure Iran Cease-Fire Intensifies as Trump Ultimatum Ticks Down
