Iran war: What is happening on day 48 of the US-Iran conflict?

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth MelimopoulosApril 16, 2026 at 08:13 AM

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On day 48 of the US-Iran conflict in April 2026, efforts to revive negotiations are intensifying, with Pakistan playing a key mediating role. A Pakistani delegation is in Tehran to relay messages from the US, while Pakistan's Prime Minister is on a regional tour including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey. Despite optimism from Washington about a new round of talks in Islamabad, tensions remain high. Iran warns it may expand its response to the US naval blockade, and divisions persist in the US government regarding congressional approval for the war. Iran has expressed openness to nuclear transparency if the US is serious about a deal, but distrust is fueled by new US sanctions and the blockade.

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The US Senate rejected a measure to limit the war without congressional approval.

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Hormuz tensions remain high, with ships already being turned back amid the standoff.

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Iran could target US ships, if Washington continues to enforce its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

factual — Adviser Mohsen Rezaei90% confidence

Tehran is open to nuclear transparency if Washington is serious about a deal.

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Qatar 30% Mohsen Rezaei 30% Esmael Baghaei 30% Turkiye 30% Shehbaz Sharif 40% Saudi Arabia 40% Asim Munir 50% Washington ×360% Tehran ×360% Pakistan ×470% Iran ×1190% United States ×990%

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us-iran conflict 100% us-iran talks 90% pakistan mediation 80% naval blockade 70% strait of hormuz 60% nuclear transparency 50% regional tour 40% diplomatic push 40%