US Iran War Live Updates: US-Iran Hit Stalemate Over Strait of Hormuz As Talks Underway in Islamabad - Reports
The US and Iran are engaged in high-stakes talks in Islamabad to negotiate a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East after over 40 days of intense fighting. The talks have hit a stalemate over the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran rejecting American claims that two ships passed through the strait.
Talks between the US and Iran are underway in Islamabad to negotiate a ceasefire. The American delegation is led by Vice President JD Vance, while the Iranian team is led by Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf. The two nations agreed on a two-week truce to find a way towards long-term peace. The issue of the Strait of Hormuz is a major point of contention. Iran has rejected American claims that two ships passed through the strait. The talks also cover frozen Iranian assets, compensation for losses in the war, and Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Pakistan has deployed fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as part of a defense pact. The first round of negotiations has concluded, with the next round likely to take place soon.
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