• The United States is awaiting Iran’s response to the latest proposals to end the two-month conflict and begin peace negotiations.
  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington expects a response within hours, but there are no indications that Tehran has responded.
  • A Qatari LNG tanker is sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz, which would be the first passage of a Qatari vessel since the war began on February 28.
  • The past few days have seen the most significant military activity in and around the strait since a ceasefire took effect a month ago.
  • According to CIA estimates, Iran will not feel significant economic pressure from the US blockade for about another four months.

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