India, April 22 -- The standoff between the United States and Iran has entered a critical phase, with fresh conditions emerging for the resumption of stalled peace talks. Tehran has made it clear that any diplomatic progress depends on the removal of the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

While Washington has extended the ceasefire to avoid immediate escalation, both sides continue to hold firm positions, keeping tensions high and the path to negotiations uncertain.

US-Iran War Latest Update: Iran Sets Hormuz Condition for Talks 'Break Blockade, We Will Negotiate'

Iran has set a firm precondition for restarting talks with the United States, demanding that Washington lift its naval blockade before any negotiations can begin...