Hormuz Reopening, IRGC Nod For Deal: US Sets 2 Conditions For Next Iran Talks As Ceasefire Nears End

Last Updated:April 15, 2026, 07:16 IST

US sets conditions to resume Iran talks in Pakistan, demands Hormuz reopening and IRGC mandate. It has maintains naval blockade as ceasefire nears end.

The United States has laid down two key conditions before restarting negotiations with Iran in Pakistan.

First, the Strait of Hormuz must be fully reopened. Second, Iran’s delegation must have complete authority from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to finalise any agreement.

Both sides are considering further talks to extend the two-week ceasefire announced on April 7. The aim is to hold discussions before the truce ends next week.

US President Donald Trump said the US had been contacted by the “right people" who were willing to reach a deal.

Trump said on Tuesday that talks between the United States and Iran may resume this week in Pakistan, even as US forces enforce a naval blockade on Iranian ports and coastal areas. 

Speaking to the New York Post, the US President said discussions could take place within the next two days. The earlier round of negotiations in Islamabad had collapsed due to differences over Iran’s nuclear enrichment programme, which remains a major sticking point between both sides.

Naval blockade and rising tensions

The US has begun enforcing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz to restrict Iran’s oil exports. This move is meant to pressure Tehran during negotiations.

Trump warned that the US would not allow any country to “blackmail or extort the world". He also said Iranian vessels approaching the blockade could face action.

Market reaction

Financial markets reacted positively to signs of possible talks. Global stocks rose, while oil prices fell. The MSCI All Country World Index gained 0.4%, and Brent crude dropped to $96.50 a barrel.

The current conflict began on February 28 when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran. The war has caused heavy damage, loss of life and disruption to global energy flows.

Although fighting has slowed after the ceasefire, the blockade has raised concerns about stability.

Iran’s warning

Iran warned that it could target ports across the Persian Gulf if its own shipping is threatened. It described any attempt to block the strait as an act of piracy.

Regional and global concerns

Saudi Arabia has urged the US to reconsider the blockade, fearing it may increase tensions.

China, Iran’s largest oil buyer, also warned that disruptions in the strait could affect global trade and called for an immediate ceasefire.

Iran-US disagreements over nuclear programme

Talks have stalled mainly due to disagreements over Iran’s nuclear programme. The US wants Iran to give up its atomic ambitions, while Iran has proposed only a temporary suspension.

US Vice President JD Vance said some progress had been made but added that the next move depends on Iran.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country remains open to talks within international law.

The US has said it will intercept vessels linked to Iran while allowing neutral ships to pass after checks. At the same time, tensions continue in the region, with Israel still carrying out operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

With the ceasefire deadline approaching, both diplomacy and conflict continue side by side.

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