[US-Israel, Iran War Day #44] Pakistan to Continue US-Iran Mediation, Hopes Ceasefire Will Last

In Brief…

• President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States would begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz and interdict vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
• President Donald Trump said Iran is unwilling to abandon its nuclear ambitions after talks between American and Iranian negotiators in Islamabad.
• US Vice President JD Vance said in a presser on Saturday no agreement was reached with Iran after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan.
• Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said Sunday the country and the United States reached understanding on several issues but remained divided on key points in Islamabad talks.
• Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Saturday discussions over the past 24 hours included key negotiation topics such as the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear program, war reparations, sanctions relief, and the end of hostilities, he posted on X.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
Check back for updates.

[UPDATE] Ghalibaf mocks US ‘blockade,’ warns of higher gas prices