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The Key Sticking Points for a US-Iran Peace Deal

Colin Henderson

Patrick SykesJune 5, 2026 at 5:24 AM EDTUSS Rafael Peralta, right, during US blockade operations near an Iranian-flagged ship, in April. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-05/iran-us-peace-deal-why-hormuz-lebanon-nuclear-enrichment-are-sticking-points The US and Iran have been locked in a stalemate since agreeing to a ceasefire in April. They’ve been unable to reach a deal to end a monthslong war that has killed thousands of people and sparked a global energy crunch. Tensions are high as Iran maintains a tight grip on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the US refuses to lift its naval blockade on Iranian-linked vessels. The two sides have continued to exchange strikes, even as President … Continue reading The Key Sticking Points for a US-Iran Peace Deal

Geopolitics

Morning Briefing — Monday, 13 April 2026 · 08:15 EST · 1,280 words

Colin Henderson

The dominant story today is the collapse of US-Iran talks in Islamabad and Trump’s immediate announcement of a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, effective 10:00 AM ET this morning. The ceasefire is nominally intact but under acute strain — the IRGC has already threatened a “harsh and decisive” response to any military approach to the strait. Compounding an already volatile news environment: Orbán’s defeat in Hungary yesterday represents the most significant structural shift in European democratic alignment since Poland’s 2023 election. Markets are reacting badly. Today is more dangerous than yesterday. 1. What Changed Iran-US: Islamabad Talks Collapse, … Continue reading Morning Briefing — Monday, 13 April 2026 · 08:15 EST · 1,280 words