US-Iran Talks In Islamabad At 'Stalemate' Over Control Of State Of Hormuz: Report
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The US-Iran talks in Islamabad have reached a stalemate over the control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway that supplies one-fifth of the world's energy needs. Iran has refused options for joint control of the strait, despite a high-level meeting between US and Iranian officials.
The US-Iran talks in Islamabad have hit a stalemate over the control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran insists on retaining control over the waterway and imposing a toll on vessels transiting it. The US seeks free passage for global shipping through the strait and the crippling of Iran's nuclear enrichment programme. The Strait of Hormuz has remained closed since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, sending global oil prices soaring. The US has started the process of clearing out the Strait of Hormuz after two US warships crossed the vital waterway. The talks between the US and Iran are expected to continue, with negotiators focusing on reopening the Strait and extending the ceasefire to Lebanon.
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