Extend the US-Iran ceasefire, give diplomacy a chance
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The two-week US-Iran ceasefire expires April 22 amid renewed escalation. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz after initially opening it, while the US seized an Iranian vessel. Iran vowed retaliation following strikes on commercial ships including Indian-flagged vessels. Diplomatic talks in Pakistan face uncertainty as hardline IRGC overrules civilian leadership, threatening the narrow window for negotiated de-escalation.
Key Entities
IranUnited StatesStrait of HormuzIRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps)Abbas AraghchiDonald TrumpIsraelPakistanLebanonIndian vessels