Tehran / Washington / Beirut: The fragile ceasefire aimed at halting the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran appeared increasingly uncertain on Wednesday, after Tehran once again moved to close the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for renewed Israeli strikes on Lebanon.
The closure of the strategically vital waterway, through which a significant share of the world’s oil and gas supplies transit, has heightened concerns over global energy security and raised fresh doubts over the durability of the two-week truce. The Strait of Hormuz is estimated to carry nearly 20 per cent of global oil shipments, making its status central to international markets and diplomatic efforts.
The United States has sought to keep peace efforts on track, pressing for the immediate reopening of the waterway and urging all sides to adhere to the ceasefire terms ahead of high-stakes diplomatic talks.
An Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Thursday, where formal ceasefire negotiations with U.S. representatives are scheduled to begin on Friday, April 10. The talks, being closely watched by regional and global powers, are seen as a critical opportunity to prevent the conflict from widening further.
The situation deteriorated sharply after Israel intensified its military operations against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, launching strikes across several residential and commercial districts in Beirut without prior warning. Reports indicate that more than 200 people were killed and thousands injured, making it one of the deadliest single days in the latest phase of the Israel-Lebanon conflict.
The renewed attacks have drawn strong condemnation from Tehran, which argues that continued Israeli military action undermines the ceasefire framework and violates the spirit of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
In a significant diplomatic move, Iran on Wednesday presented a 10-point proposal aimed at securing a broader and more durable end to hostilities across West Asia. Central to the proposal is Tehran’s demand that Washington formally recognise Iran’s uranium enrichment programme and move towards the complete lifting of sanctions.
The framework also reportedly includes provisions related to regional security guarantees, withdrawal of foreign military pressure and broader recognition of Iran’s strategic interests in the Gulf region.
With tensions once again flaring across multiple fronts, the ceasefire now appears to rest heavily on the outcome of the upcoming Islamabad talks. Diplomatic observers warn that any further escalation—particularly in Lebanon or the Strait of Hormuz—could push the region back toward a wider confrontation.
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