As the US enforces a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, the hasty move signals Washington’s attempt to gain leverage in stalled negotiations but at a grave cost to the global economy, says a Chinese economist.

The Iranian government says preliminary assessment of damage caused by the February 28-April 7 US-Israeli aggression has reached $270 billion.

Washington’s sudden push for a ceasefire and negotiations with Iran was not a sign of goodwill but a desperate admission of strategic failure after failing to achieve any of its war objectives, says a US-based journalist.

US vice president JD Vance is now sitting at the bottom of the political ladder in the country, with approval numbers sinking to levels never seen before.

International coalition of academics, former officials, diplomats, and public figures support Iran's terms for bringing about a conclusive end to aggression against the country.

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran has entered the talks with the United States in Islamabad with "determination and seriousness," stressing that the success of the process depends on Washington's approach.

Hours after the Iran-US ceasefire, Israel violated the truce with Lebanon strikes. In retaliation, Hezbollah has been targeting Israeli military sites and other assets across the occupied territories.