Trump warns Iran as ceasefire expires

Tensions between Washington and Tehran have reached a critical juncture as the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains closed to international shipping.

President Trump characterized recent Iranian military actions as a serious violation of the two-week truce and announced that U.S. negotiators would head to Pakistan for eleventh-hour talks.

Iranian officials have countered by stating that the waterway will remain restricted until the U.S. lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports.

The global community remains on high alert as the ceasefire deadline of April 22 approaches without a clear resolution.