The prospect of a second round of talks was uncertain Tuesday after Iran’s chief negotiator accused the United States of wanting his country to surrender.

President Donald Trump said U.S. forces damaged and seized an Iranian ship, saying that the U.S. has “full custody” of the ship.

Vice President JD Vance and top US officials are expected to depart tomorrow for Islamabad, but there are mixed signals on attendance from Iran. Follow live news updates.

As the clock ticks down on the ceasefire, Iran says it may not attend fresh talks with the U.S. That's as a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon appears to be holding.

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, April 20 (Reuters) - Oil prices jumped around 6% in Monday trading on uncertainty over peace talks between the U.S. and Iran after violence flared around the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump reportedly said Sunday that if Iran doesn't sign a deal, "the whole country is going to get blown up," with its bridges and power plants being targeted.

If the ceasefire lapses on April 22, Washington's response will be swift. Our assessment: the most likely military response scenario does not deepen the conflict into full-scal

The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to most commercial shipping traffic due to Iran's threats and despite an ongoing U.S. military blockade of Iranian ports aimed at forcing a reopening. The tanker gridlock is keeping global oil and gas prices high and keeping pressure on all parties to the conflict to find a solution.

The ceasefire in the Iran war hangs in the balance as Pakistan’s capital stands prepared for possible new talks between Tehran and Washington.

Iran War Day 53 News: US–Iran war entered day 53 with tensions rising as a fragile ceasefire neared expiry and uncertainty surrounded possible talks in Pakistan, with United States President Donald Trump warning the truce is “highly unlikely” to be extended and Iran signaling readiness for escalation while accusing Washington of violations;