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The Strait of Hormuz is believed to be a key sticking point as Iran and the US continue negotiations in the Pakistani capital.

Published On 12 Apr 2026

  • Iran and the US are continuing their historic face-to-face talks in Pakistan’s Islamabad, with the Strait of Hormuz believed to be a key sticking point.
  • US President Donald Trump says Washington is engaged in “very deep” negotiations with Iran and has won the war regardless of how the talks conclude.