The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.

Iran and US continue direct talks in Islamabad, with the Strait of Hormuz believed to be a key sticking point.

The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.

Centcom says blockade of Iranian ports to begin at 10am ET; Iran’s negotiator says ‘we will not bow to threats’; oil prices rise. Follow the latest news

The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.

Trump says talks to permanently end Iran war may resume in Pakistan in the next two days.

These were the updates on the US-Israeli war on Iran on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.