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Seed Round Open Questions

Unanswered after seed research

1. What is the current status of the US-Iran ceasefire? The ceasefire was set to expire April 22 (Wednesday). As of April 20, new Islamabad talks were tentatively planned but Iran had not confirmed. Does the ceasefire extend, collapse, or transform into something else?

2. Who replaced Alireza Tangsiri as IRGC Navy commander after his assassination on March 26, and how has the change in IRGC leadership affected operational decisions about the strait?

3. What is the full scope of mine contamination? US officials say Iran lost track of some mines and cannot locate all of them. What proportion of the strait remains mined? Is US underwater drone clearance making progress?

4. What are China’s private negotiations with Iran? China is the key beneficiary of the toll booth system and has veto power in the UN. Is China mediating privately, and what are its red lines?

5. What happened to the seized vessel Touska and its crew? What is its legal status under international maritime law, and how does Iran plan to respond beyond diplomatic protests?