US, Iran Seek More Ceasefire Talks as Blockade Stops Ships

The US and Iran are looking to arrange a second round of peace talks in the coming days as a standoff in the Strait of Hormuz worsens a global energy crisis and complicates diplomatic prospects.

The objective is to hold more discussions before an April 7 ceasefire expires next week, according to people familiar with the matter. One proposal is to return to Pakistan, where initial negotiations were held last weekend, although other venues are being considered, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private deliberations.