Representatives from the United States and Iran have convened in Pakistan for the highest-level negotiations in half a century, aimed at bringing an end to the six-week-long conflict.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that US President Donald Trump has announced that American military forces have commenced the process of clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz.
A new phase of trilateral talks between the United States, Iran, and Pakistan has begun in Islamabad. According to Reuters, the Strait of Hormuz remains the primary point of contention in the negotiations. US Vice President JD Vance and special envoys have traveled to Pakistan to accelerate the diplomatic process. The US military confirmed that two naval vessels have transited the strait as part of a strategic plan to de-mine the waterway, which is vital for global oil trade.
The diplomatic efforts come amid continued regional tensions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on the X platform that Israel will continue its struggle against Iran and its allies. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron held telephone conversations with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, emphasizing the critical importance of adhering to a ceasefire. According to the Anadolu Agency, at least 22 people were killed in recent Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese territory.
In a related development, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the revocation of visas for relatives of former Iranian Vice President Masoumeh Ebtekar. Additionally, two Chinese supertankers were reported to have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. The White House has officially denied reports suggesting that the United States has moved to unfreeze Iranian assets held abroad.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most strategically important choke points, through which approximately one-fifth of the world's total oil consumption passes. Stability in this region is considered essential for global energy security and international trade. These high-level talks in Pakistan represent a significant shift in diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran, following decades of strained relations and the recent escalation of hostilities.
