Fragile Iran–US ceasefire faces Hormuz tension as Lebanon clashes complicate Islamabad talks

The fragile US–Iran ceasefire faces renewed strain as Trump accuses Tehran of blocking the Strait of Hormuz while Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon; with delegations including Vice-President JD Vance headed to Islamabad for weekend talks hosted by Pakistan, the aim is to turn the fragile pause into a lasting peace, but ongoing regional hostilities, energy disruptions, and IMF warnings of slower growth underscore the high stakes of the negotiations.