On February 28, the US and Israel bombed Tehran and assassinated their top officials. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on Israel and US bases across the Gulf. It also moved to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as stalled US-Iran peace talks raise fresh tensions. Meanwhile, Brent crude prices climbed to $107.55 a barrel amid concerns over limited Strait of Hormuz shipments and uncertainty in the Middle East energy market.

Pakistan's leaders sought Sunday to revive peace talks between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump canceled plans for his top envoys to travel to Islamabad this weekend for negotiations.

Talks between Tehran’s foreign minister and Vladimir Putin will take place amid faltering U.S. efforts over Iran War talks and the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Ir

The US-Iran conflict remains in a tense stalemate on day 59 where US President Trump has cancelled a diplomatic mission to Pakistan, demanding Tehran 'just call' for talks.

Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.

Move signals lack of immediate plan for direct talks despite Iranian foreign minister’s visit to Pakistani capital city over weekend

Abbas Araghchi had left Pakistan’s capital late Saturday, creating confusion around an expected second round of talks, but he returned to Islamabad before continuing on to Moscow, Iranian state media said. He had been in Oman, which previously mediated talks and is located on the other side of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.