The conflicting accounts came as the economically vital Strait of Hormuz remained all but closed. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The US-Iran ceasefire is scheduled to end on April 22. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The development comes after Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator said, heightening concerns over a potential return to war as their ceasefire nears expiry on Wednesday.  

At a high-level meeting on Sunday, Iran's first vice president, Mohammad Reza Aref criticised the US approach to negotiations, describing American positions as “childish” and inconsistent, seeking a ceasefire and talks under pressure, only to adopt a more hardline stance later.

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