Summary
- The US is preparing a last-minute push for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran.
- If no agreement is reached, additional airstrikes could resume, while it remains unclear whether the talks will proceed.
- Markets see the talks as a turning point for Middle East geopolitical risk and global energy market volatility.
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The US is preparing a last-minute diplomatic push to end the war with Iran.
Axios reported on April 20, citing US sources, that Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Islamabad, Pakistan, to discuss a deal to end the war.
Vance would join the talks as the ceasefire deadline nears. President Donald Trump has warned that if the two sides fail to reach an agreement, he could resume airstrikes on bridges and power plants in Iran.
The White House has been waiting to see whether Iran will send a delegation for the negotiations. It remains unclear whether the talks will go ahead, however, as pressure is building inside Iran for a hard-line response.
Markets are treating the talks as a pivotal moment that could determine whether the ceasefire is extended or full-scale fighting resumes. The outcome could also have a major impact on geopolitical risk in the Middle East and volatility in global energy markets.
Suehyeon Lee
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