From the BBC:
A "historic" meeting between Israel and Lebanon in the US concluded with both parties agreeing to "direct" negotiations
Israel's ambassador to the US said the talks showed the three nations "are on the same side of the equation", while the Lebanese ambassador said they were "productive"
The US and Iran could resume talks "over the next two days", President Donald Trump has said, following the failed negotiations in Pakistan over the weekend
The US said no ships have passed through its blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas in the first 24 hours. Tracking data, verified by the BBC, showed four Iran-linked ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the blockade began
China has condemned the blockade, calling it "dangerous and irresponsible". Iran said it is a "grave violation" of its sovereignty
Update on War in Iran - 6pm on April 14
Update on War in Iran - 6pm on April 14
Dan Steffens
Energy Prospectus Group
Energy Prospectus Group
Re: Update on War in Iran - 6pm on April 14
From CNN:
Potential talks: Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead a potential second round of negotiations with Iranian officials should a meeting happen before the ceasefire expires next week, sources told CNN. US President Donald Trump had suggested earlier that talks could resume in the next two days in Pakistan.
Sticking points: Both sides have proposed a suspension in Iranian uranium enrichment, but cannot settle on a timeframe, officials said. The US also wants the dismantling of Iran’s major nuclear enrichment facilities and the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel-Lebanon talks conclude: Meanwhile, after the first direct talks in decades, Israel and Lebanon agreed to hold further negotiations “at a mutually agreed time and venue,” the US State Department said. Israel refused to commit to a ceasefire in southern Lebanon.
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Bottomline: The War is not ending this week, but cease fire might be extended if Iran agrees to abandoning all hope of nuclear enrichment and opening the Strait of Hormuz. MY TAKE: They won't agree to those terms this easily.
Potential talks: Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead a potential second round of negotiations with Iranian officials should a meeting happen before the ceasefire expires next week, sources told CNN. US President Donald Trump had suggested earlier that talks could resume in the next two days in Pakistan.
Sticking points: Both sides have proposed a suspension in Iranian uranium enrichment, but cannot settle on a timeframe, officials said. The US also wants the dismantling of Iran’s major nuclear enrichment facilities and the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel-Lebanon talks conclude: Meanwhile, after the first direct talks in decades, Israel and Lebanon agreed to hold further negotiations “at a mutually agreed time and venue,” the US State Department said. Israel refused to commit to a ceasefire in southern Lebanon.
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Bottomline: The War is not ending this week, but cease fire might be extended if Iran agrees to abandoning all hope of nuclear enrichment and opening the Strait of Hormuz. MY TAKE: They won't agree to those terms this easily.
Dan Steffens
Energy Prospectus Group
Energy Prospectus Group