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Hormuz tensions: US-Iran ceasefire deadline looms amid uncertainty - Al Jazeera English
Iran says it is reviewing new proposals from the United States following talks with Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir. Mixed signals continue over the status of the Strait of Hormuz, with the foreign ministry indicating it could reopen while military rhetoric suggests otherwise. Tehran is using the strategic waterway as leverage in negotiations, linking it to demands including a ceasefire in Lebanon and sanctions relief.
A two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US is due to expire on April 22, raising fears of renewed escalation. Many Iranians remain anxious about a return to conflict, citing previous strikes during negotiation periods. Others express cautious hope for a broader deal that could ease sanctions and improve living conditions. Public sentiment remains mixed, with both concern over war and displays of support for the leadership.
Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran. - 04/19/2026.