With just over 24 hours left before the ceasefire agreed between Washington and Tehran ends, it is still unclear if peace talks in Pakistan will resume, after Iran's delegation has not confirmed its presence in protest of the interception by the United States of one of its ships in the Gulf of Oman.
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned on Tuesday of "serious consequences" after the American military attacked the ship and detained its crew. "This act, which was accompanied by threats to the sailors and the ship's crew and their families, constitutes an act of maritime piracy and a terrorist act that goes against the fundamental principles and norms of the United Nations Charter."
Meanwhile, Axios reported yesterday that Vice President JD Vance will travel to Islamabad today leading the U.S. delegation for the negotiations. At the same time, Donald Trump has stated on his Truth Social platform that "Operation Midnight Hammer (carried out in June 2025) was a total annihilation of the nuclear dust deposits in Iran. Therefore, its recovery will be a long and difficult process."
Israel says it will disarm Hizbullah through "military and diplomatic means"
Israel will disarm the pro-Iranian Lebanese group Hizbullah through "military and diplomatic means," declared Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday.
"The strategic objective of the campaign in Lebanon is the disarmament of Hizbullah (...) through a combination of military and diplomatic measures," the minister stated during a ceremony commemorating the national day in memory of fallen soldiers in Israel, as reported by Afp.
Iran executes another prisoner convicted of participating in January protests
Iranian authorities executed a prisoner on Tuesday convicted of participating in the January protests, in which he allegedly collaborated with Israeli intelligence services, marking the eighth execution of a person linked to the demonstrations three months ago.
"Amirali Mirjafari, one of the armed elements collaborating with the enemy, who had set fire to the Yameh mosque in Qolhak (north of Tehran) and who led actions against the security of the Mossad network in that area, was executed this morning," reported the Mizan agency of the Judiciary, as cited by Efe.
IEA: even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, it will take a long time to return to normal
The Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Fatih Birol, warned on Tuesday that even if the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen immediately, it would take "a long time" to return to a normal situation, with the risk of a resurgence of inflation and a slowdown in economic activity.
"Even if the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen tomorrow, it will take a long time to return to normal because there are energy, oil, and other facilities very damaged in the Persian Gulf," highlighted Birol in an interview with France Inter.
Iran asserts it will not negotiate "under threats" and warns of "new cards on the battlefield"
The President of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, stated that Iran will not agree to negotiate with the United States under threats and warned that Tehran has been preparing new options on the battlefield in recent weeks.
In a message posted on his X account, Qalibaf wrote: "Trump, by imposing a blockade and violating the ceasefire, seeks to turn the negotiating table into a surrender table or justify renewed belligerence." "We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threat, and over the past two weeks, we have been preparing to reveal new cards on the battlefield," he added.
Oil drops to $94
The price of Brent crude oil, the European benchmark, dropped by nearly 1.1% around 7:50 am on Tuesday, hovering just above $94 per barrel before the opening of European stock exchanges, compared to the $72 it was trading at before the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran.
Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil barrel, the U.S. benchmark, fell by almost 1.4% to $86.2 per barrel. Reported by Europa Press.
Iran has not confirmed its presence in Pakistan
The President of the Iranian Parliament, Mohamad Baqer Qalibaf, warned on Tuesday that his country does not accept "negotiations under the shadow of threat." Qalibaf, who led Tehran's delegation in previous talks with the United States, denounced violations of the ceasefire by the U.S. and its naval blockade of Iranian ports, also stating that Iran is preparing new strategies for a possible resumption of hostilities.
Islamabad enters its third day of uncertainty and maximum security amid Iran's silence
Islamabad enters its third day of uncertainty and total security lockdown on Tuesday, with logistical infrastructure ready for a last-minute decision by Iran regarding its uncertain participation in the dialogue, while the ceasefire with the United States faces its final 24 hours.
The "Red Zone," the high-security enclave housing embassies and government offices, remains closed to traffic, with schools shut and public transport suspended. The Serena Hotel, the venue for the first round of talks on April 11, is completely evacuated and under military custody, according to Efe.