Semiofficial news agencies in Iran suggested forces have mined the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for oil that Tehran has closed. AdvertisementAnd there was disagreement over whether the ceasefire deal included a pause in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel on Wednesday pounded Beirut with airstrikes, resulting in the deadliest day in Lebanon since the war began on Feb. 28. Points to address in talks include whether Iran will be allowed to formalize a system of charging ships to use the strait. In one version of the ceasefire deal that Iran published, it said it would be allowed to continue enrichment.

Source: Huffington Post April 09, 2026 13:53 UTC