The current ceasefire between the United States and Israel on one side, and Iran on the other, has a duration of only two weeks.

The United States and Iran have conflicting positions on the Strait of Hormuz; the U.S. demands it be open to all, while Iran wants to maintain control and generate revenue from it.

Iran has set a precondition for direct talks with the U.S., demanding the release of its frozen assets held in Qatar.

Iran is demanding that the current ceasefire agreement be extended to include a halt to Israeli military attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.

The United States demands that Iran's nuclear program be halted, while Iran asserts its right to have a nuclear program.

Pakistan is acting as a mediator and host for ceasefire and potential peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad.

The U.S. delegation in Islamabad, consisting of Vice President J.D. Vance, chief negotiator Steve Whitcoff, and Jared Kushner, has met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is considered a key building block for enabling further peace talks between Iran and the United States.

The Iranian leadership reversed an earlier announcement and now states the Strait of Hormuz is closed.

The UK military reported that Iranian Revolutionary Guard gunships attacked two vessels, one tanker and one cargo ship.

There is optimism that Pakistan will serve as the facilitator for a second round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad.