Strikes continue across Gulf countries amid confusion over status of Strait of Hormuz
Why it matters: A long Gulf War can starve millions globally, and Thailand has already confirmed three deaths from attacks.
- U.S. President Donald Trump is sending an Iran negotiating team, led by Vice-President JD Vance, to Pakistan for talks starting Saturday (White House).
- Persian Gulf countries are experiencing continued missile strikes despite a ceasefire, indicating ongoing conflict (Globe and Mail World).
- Gas prices will not quickly return to prewar levels even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, suggesting lasting economic impact (NYT World).
- Thailand has confirmed three deaths from a vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the human cost of the conflict (Straits Times Asia).
- Crisis Group warns that a long Gulf War could starve the world, and a Hormuz transit deal could save millions, emphasizing the global stakes.
Amid ongoing missile strikes across Persian Gulf countries and confusion surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump is dispatching a negotiating team led by Vice-President JD Vance to Pakistan for talks with Iran, scheduled to begin Saturday. This diplomatic effort comes as gas prices are not expected to quickly return to prewar levels even if the Strait reopens, and Thailand has confirmed three deaths from a vessel attacked in the Strait, underscoring the severe human and economic toll of the prolonged conflict.
