
US-Iran Talks Advance Toward Framework Deal to End War – Ceasefire Extension Imminent
Apr 15, 2026·1 min read
Several media outlets, including Bloomberg, are reporting that the U.S. and Iran are close to reaching a deal to extend the ceasefire for another two week.
- A Pakistani delegation led by Army Chief has arrived in Tehran to deliver messages from Washington.
- Axios reports that Washington and Tehran made progress in talks today, moving closer to a framework agreement to end the war, per two U.S. officials – “ran has no money. They’re broke. We know it. And they know we know it”, one official said.
- HORMUZ: The US military says that during the first 48 hours of the Straight of Hormuz blockade, no ships passed through.
- IN LEBANON: A senior Lebanese official says there are “positive indications” regarding the ceasefire, but they haven’t received an update yet.
- N12 reports that a ceasefire with Lebanon is very near, possibly in the next 2 days.