The U.S. military said it helped two merchant ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said it was fending off Iranian missiles and drones.
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Deadlock over Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts
Two months after the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran started the war, peace talks are on hold, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and the future of Iran’s nuclear program as the two main points of contention.
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Iran’s foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks
Iran’s Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, as the White House confirmed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel there Saturday to try to “move the ball forward towards a deal.”
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U.S. seizes another oil tanker as peace talks with Iran still in limbo
The seizure comes after President Trump told Fox News Wednesday that there was “no time pressure” on the ceasefire with Iran, which he has extended indefinitely.
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As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline looms, here are the main sticking points
The status of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear enrichment program are among the biggest obstacles to extending the truce, which expires Wednesday evening.
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Peace talks in doubt as U.S. seizes Iranian ship
President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end
Iran’s military said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz has “returned to its previous state.” The announcement came after President Trump had said the blockade on Iranian ports would remain in place.
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The U.S. blockade continues despite Iran’s announcement the Strait of Hormuz is open
Iran’s foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue.
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Mediators are pushing to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Pakistan said it expected to host a second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end the war, but did not say when or where the meetings would take place.
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3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz
The White House says it wants to choke off Iran’s oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce.
