Top Stories • April 21, 2026

President Trump is refusing to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, warning that U.S. forces are prepared to act if negotiations fail, while still suggesting a nuclear agreement could be reached quickly. Nuclear talks are now headed to Islamabad, with Iran expected to participate and U.S. officials saying the president could travel this weekend if a deal is reached. In Washington, the State Department is preparing a second round of Israel–Lebanon talks aimed at extending a fragile ceasefire. Overnight, tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. forces boarded a second Iranian-linked vessel in less than 24 hours, raising concerns over global shipping security.

Daniel Compatangelo reports.