What is happening on day 53 of the US-Israel conflict?

Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran are stalled as Tehran rejects talks under pressure.

Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran remain uncertain, with Tehran refusing to negotiate under what it calls the “shadow of threats”.

United States President Donald Trump has said the blockade of Iranian ports will remain until a deal is reached, but Tehran wants it lifted before the talks.

A two-week ceasefire expires on Wednesday.