Chicago – April 20, 2026
Ship seizure: Iran’s military warned it would respond after the US Navy fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, according to state media.
US-Iran talks: Vice President JD Vance and top US officials will travel to Pakistan for another round of talks on the war with Iran on Monday. Tehran has not publicly confirmed it will attend, with some state media outlets suggesting the talks may not happen. The ceasefire, which the US and Iran have accused each other of violating, expires on Wednesday.
Complex negotiations: The talks face key sticking points, including control of Iran’s uranium stockpiles and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, where global energy supply has been choked for weeks.
