Iran disputes US clearing key waterway, as talks pause
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The US and Iran have concluded a round of talks in Pakistan without a breakthrough in ending the conflict that has disrupted global energy supplies. The talks came as the US claimed to be clearing the Strait of Hormuz, a claim denied by Iran, which warned of a strong response to any military vessels attempting to transit the waterway.
The US and Iran held talks in Pakistan, the highest-level meeting between the two countries in half a century. The talks ended without a breakthrough. The US claimed to be clearing the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran denied this. Iran warned that any military vessels attempting to transit the waterway would be met with a strong response. The conflict has disrupted global energy supplies and sent oil prices soaring. The US and Iran remain far apart in their demands, with Iran seeking control of the Strait of Hormuz and the US seeking free passage for global shipping.
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