Hormuz standoff dominates US–Iran talks in Pak as fragile ceasefire hangs in balance
Negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad have entered a critical phase, with control of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the central point of contention, overshadowing efforts to stabilise a fragile ceasefire after weeks of conflict. A third round of talks is ongoing in Islamabad, but officials on both sides indicate the…