US Makes Last-Ditch Push for Talks to End War With Iran

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Summary

The US is making a last-minute push for negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran.
Trump has warned that if the talks fail, he could resume airstrikes targeting bridges and power plants in Iran.
Markets view the talks as a turning point that could determine whether the ceasefire is extended or full-scale conflict resumes, and the outcome could heavily influence Middle East geopolitical risk and global energy market volatility.

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The US is making a last-minute push for negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran.

Axios reported on April 20, citing US sources, that Vice President JD Vance is set to depart for Islamabad, Pakistan, to discuss an agreement to end the conflict.

Vance is expected to join the talks as the ceasefire deadline nears. President Donald Trump has warned that if the two sides fail to reach a deal, he could resume airstrikes targeting bridges and power plants in Iran.

The White House has been waiting to see whether Iran will send a delegation for the talks. Pressure is mounting inside Iran for a hard-line response, however, leaving the prospects for negotiations uncertain.

Markets view the talks as a turning point that could determine whether the ceasefire is extended or full-scale conflict resumes. The outcome of the negotiations could also have a major impact on Middle East geopolitical risk and volatility in global energy markets.