US-Iran ceasefire nears expiration

The fragile truce in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is on the brink of collapse as the Wednesday deadline approaches.

While Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead a delegation to Islamabad for negotiations, Tehran has cast doubt on its participation, citing the ongoing U.S. naval blockade.

President Trump has maintained a hardline stance, warning that further strikes on Iranian infrastructure are imminent if the regime does not compromise.

The potential resumption of hostilities has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a critical chokepoint.