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US-Iran nuclear negotiations have broken down without reaching an agreement. US diplomat Vance stated a final proposal was left, while Iran indicated no expectation of an agreement in a single meeting, with core differences revolving around nuclear weapons development.
The Wall Street Journal reported that a global effort to protect undersea cables is underway, from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific, with governments, militaries, cable owners, and tech startups taking action to strengthen the global undersea cable network.
Estonia is halting the procurement of new CV90 Mark IV tanks and will instead invest in air defense capabilities, drawing lessons from the Ukraine war. Existing infantry fighting vehicles will have their service life extended.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that approximately 15 countries have mobilized and are participating in a French-led plan, coordinated with Iran, to implement a strictly defensive mission aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Macron welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire but also noted the critical situation in Lebanon, urging its inclusion in the agreement.
A UN Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, after multiple postponements, is now expected to be voted on April 7th. The new draft removes authorization for 'all necessary defensive means' and instead encourages 'defensive measures consistent with actual circumstances' to ensure navigation safety, while demanding Iran cease attacks on merchant ships.
According to Reuters, a high-ranking security official stated that Iran's overnight attack on Saudi Arabia's industrial facilities linked to US companies could derail negotiations. The source also indicated that any Saudi retaliation might draw Pakistan into the conflict due to its defense treaty, and that the next 3-4 hours are critical for future dialogue.
Japanese Minister of State Sanae Takaichi stated that Japan is arranging a call with the Iranian President to de-escalate Middle East tensions. This follows Iran's release of a detained Japanese national, reportedly an NHK correspondent.