Ceasefire extension offers diplomatic opening, but tensions persist in Strait of Hormuz The UN Secretary-General welcomed the move , calling it “ an important step toward de-escalation and creating critical space for diplomacy and confidence-building between Iran and the United States.” In a statement issued late on Tuesday by his spokesperson, António Guterres urged all sides to “refrain from actions that could undermine the ceasefire” and to engage constructively in negotiations toward a lasting resolution. Satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz. He also expressed support for Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate talks, voicing hope they could help create conditions for a “comprehensive and durable” settlement. However, the status of those negotiations remains unclear.…