Overview
- The fourth round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, initially set for April 30 in Rome, has been postponed indefinitely, with no new date confirmed.
- Iran links the resumption of negotiations to changes in U.S. policy, while Oman, the mediator, cites logistical reasons for the delay.
- President Donald Trump announced immediate sanctions targeting buyers of Iranian oil and petrochemicals, warning violators against doing business with the U.S.
- The U.S. has conducted over 1,000 airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi forces, which it claims are supported by Iran; Tehran denies direct involvement and condemns the strikes as destabilizing.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a warning to Iran over its alleged support for the Houthis, stating consequences would be delivered at a time of the U.S.'s choosing.