US, Iran ceasefire nears expiry as Hormuz tensions cloud talks

Washington: The fragile two-week US-Iran ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday evening, clouding prospects for fresh negotiations and the future of the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Donald Trump depicted extension of the truce as “highly unlikely.” Asked if he expects strikes to resume immediately afterwards if no deal is reached, Trump said, “If … Continue reading US, Iran ceasefire nears expiry as Hormuz tensions cloud talks