An Iranian woman raises her fist as she participates in a rally entitled « The Sacrificed Girls, » organized in tribute to women killed during the war in the Middle East, in Tehran, on April 17, 2026. (Credit: AFP)
The two-week cease-fire negotiated by Pakistan on April 8, which ended attacks in Iran and the Gulf, is set to expire April 22. Although the U.S. and Iranian delegations left Islamabad last week without a breakthrough, indirect exchanges have continued behind the scenes, suggesting that the diplomatic channel remains open despite several major obstacles. On the ground Despite cease-fire, Israel continues strikes on south Lebanon, creates 'Yellow Line' demarcation line there Recent developments indeed point to cautious progress. On Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that following the cease-fire in Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open” for the rest of the truce, a signal suggesting that certain compromises may have been quietly reached.Between leverage and concessionsDespite these signs of...
The two-week cease-fire negotiated by Pakistan on April 8, which ended attacks in Iran and the Gulf, is set to expire April 22. Although the U.S. and Iranian delegations left Islamabad last week without a breakthrough, indirect exchanges have continued behind the scenes, suggesting that the diplomatic channel remains open despite several major obstacles. On the ground Despite cease-fire, Israel continues strikes on south Lebanon, creates 'Yellow Line' demarcation line there Recent developments indeed point to cautious progress. On Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that following the cease-fire in Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open” for the rest of the truce, a signal suggesting that certain compromises may have been quietly reached.Between leverage and concessionsDespite these signs of...
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