Fragile Iran ceasefire nears end

The global community is watching closely as a critical deadline approaches for the fragile truce between Washington and Tehran.

While Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Pakistan for high-stakes negotiations, Iranian officials have sent mixed signals regarding their participation in the talks.

The conflict has already caused significant disruption to global energy markets, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a primary strategic chokepoint.

President Trump has maintained a hardline stance, insisting that he is under no pressure to rush into an agreement that does not meet his administration's demands.