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.

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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.

By Steve Holland and Asif Shahzad WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 27 (Reuters) - Work has not halted to bridge gaps between the United States and Iran, sources from mediator Pakistan said, despite the failure of face-to-face diplomacy after Donald Trump called off a trip by his envoys and told Iran to phone when it wants a deal.

Israel war live, Abbas Araghchi heads to Russia as Tehran pushes diplomacy on the Strait of Hormuz amid doubts over US intent and ongoing clashes.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country will not enter negotiations while the United States continues to impose a blockade on its ports, according to Iranian media.

After mounting tensions torpedoed a second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran, which was scheduled to take place over the weekend, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spent most of Sunday in Oman, which borders the Strait of Hormuz and has previously hosted several rounds of nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.