Why this matters: Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects global energy supplies and economic stability, with risks of wider geopolitical escalation. Date: 5 May 2026 Tags: World Politics, Middle East, Energy Summary: Four-week Gulf ceasefire is weakening amid ongoing US-Iran tensions. Diplomatic talks in Islamabad ended without agreement despite initial optimism. Pakistan is attempting to revive negotiations with limited progress. Risk of miscalculation or misunderstandin