IRAN DEMANDS U.S. LIFT BLOCKADE BEFORE TALKS Iran says it will only resume cease-fire talks if the U.S. lifts its maritime blockade, casting doubt on planned negotiations in Islamabad.

Iran has conditioned the resumption of cease-fire talks on the U.S. lifting its maritime blockade, undermining expectations for forthcoming negotiations in Islamabad. The demand introduces a diplomatic impasse that could prolong regional supply disruptions, particularly affecting energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. This development weighs on risk appetite in Middle East-focused energy and shipping markets, with elevated premiums on insurance for vessels transiting the region. Investors are assessing the potential for renewed escalation impacting global oil flows, particularly given Iran’s leverage over critical chokepoints. Traders will watch for any signals of U.S. policy shifts ahead of the next OPEC+ meeting, where Persian Gulf producers may adjust output strategies in response to geopolitical tensions.

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