Speaking to media, the US President suggested that developments could occur within “the next two days,” while regional sources indicated that negotiating teams might return to Pakistan soon, though Iran has not confirmed a timeline.
Despite rising tensions after US measures targeting Iranian ports, positive diplomatic signals helped stabilize energy markets, with oil prices falling below 100 USD per barrel.
Since the conflict broke out on February 28, Iran has largely blocked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Immediately after the first round of negotiations failed, the United States deployed forces to intercept oil tankers entering and leaving Iranian ports.
