Efforts to end Iran War stumble as ship seized near UAE

Efforts to end the war with Iran have been set back by the seizure of a commercial vessel near the UAE, raising uncertainty about control of the critical Strait of Hormuz and disrupting energy markets. U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking China’s help in brokering a deal to open the Strait, while increased military and intelligence collaboration between the UAE and Israel is reshaping the Middle East geopolitical landscape.