The UN maritime chief urged the international community to reject Iran's attempt to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it illegal under international law. With US-Iran ceasefire talks failing, shipping in the strait is effectively paralyzed, severely disrupting oil and gas exports. The chief stressed that ending the conflict is the fundamental solution for resuming transit through the waterway.
President Trump warned China that supplying Iran with air defense systems would lead to 'big problems' for Beijing. China denied the reports, calling them 'entirely fabricated.' This escalates geopolitical tensions amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
High-stakes US-Iran talks in Islamabad have stalled over disputes concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Despite mediation by Pakistan, conflicting positions on security and maritime control have prevented progress. A breakdown in negotiations could seriously impact regional stability and global energy routes through Hormuz.
Negotiations between the US and Iran are continuing for a second day in Pakistan, seeking an end to the six-week war. This meeting, the first direct US-Iran engagement in over a decade, focuses on a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict is significantly impacting global markets, including soaring oil prices.
US President Donald Trump stated that the US has won regardless of the outcome of the US-Iran talks in Pakistan. He emphasized that the US is in deep negotiations with Iran and has militarily defeated them. These remarks followed trilateral meetings aimed at ending the broader regional conflict in the Middle East.