Washington/Tehran, April 21 -- Hopes for renewed diplomacy between the United States and Iran remain uncertain, with both sides yet to confirm participation in proposed talks in Islamabad as a two-week ceasefire approaches its Wednesday deadline. The ambiguity comes amid escalating tensions at sea and sharp rhetoric from leaders, raising concerns that the window for a peaceful breakthrough may be closing.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has called for the release of the Iranian cargo vessel seized by the US Navy on Sunday, as well as "its sailors, crew and their families." Iran has vowed to retaliate for the seizure.
However, officials on both sides have sent mixed messages, leaving the status of talks unclear.
US President Donald Trump has deni...