Multiple countries call on US to end Strait of Hormuz blockade, keep negotiating with Iran

This morning, diplomatic efforts are picking up as the U.S. blockades the Strait of Hormuz

Multiple countries are now stepping in, trying to jumpstart talks before the current ceasefire runs out

China is openly pushing back on the U.S. blockade. A foreign ministry spokesperson called it dangerous and irresponsible

And President Xi Jinping says Beijing will play what he calls a constructive role

laying out a four-point plan focused on sovereignty, security, and regional stability

Pakistan is also moving to host another round of talks between the United States and Iran

before the ceasefire expires next week. The first round in Islamabad ran 21 hours and ended without a deal

Vice President J.D. Vance said on Fox News Channel's special report there was some progress

but Iran is still not agreeing to give up its nuclear program. The president of the United States has said he would be very happy if Iran was treated like a normal country

if it had a normal economy, if its people were able to prosper and thrive. But in order for Iran to be a normal country economically

it's going to have to be a normal country from the perspective of not pursuing a nuclear weapon

and it's going to have to be a normal country from not pursuing terrorism. The U.S. has proposed a long-term pause on uranium enrichment, reportedly at least 20 years

The New York Times says Iran countered with a shorter window, up to five years, and that offer was rejected

Meanwhile, oil prices are easing as markets watch for signs these talks could move forward

U.S. crude fell about 1.7 percent early Tuesday to around $97 a barrel

Brent crude dropped just under 1 percent to about $98