Politico: A ceasefire between the United States and Iran is approaching expiration, and negotiations are deadlocked, creating ambiguity about the likelihood that the two countries could return to direct conflict.

Talks over key parts of the agreement—including the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, and easing sanctions—have stalled.

The ceasefire has already come under pressure multiple times, while Washington and Tehran still remain far apart on implementing a long-term solution.