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Talks Collapse as Trump Pulls Envoys and Iran Seizes Ships in Strait of Hormuz

Prediction markets now put an April 30 deal near zero.

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U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska, April 20, as the Iranian-flagged vessel's container cargo is searched after U.S. Marines boarded and seized the ship when it attempted to violate the U.S. naval blockade.
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Overview

  • The US-Iran channel froze after Saturday’s canceled envoy trip and Tehran’s vow to avoid talks under blockade pressure.
  • Iran seized two commercial container ships near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday after officials rejected calls to restore normal passage.
  • US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and energy sites in recent days sidelined diplomacy and reinforced hard lines on both sides.
  • Traders now price an April 30 peace or nuclear deal at roughly 2–3 percent, shifting expectations to May and June as timelines stretch.
  • The strait carries about one-fifth of global seaborne oil, so prolonged disruption threatens higher fuel and shipping costs for families and businesses.