U.S. and Iran prepare for renewed talks in Pakistan amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:21:00 +0200

The article reports that the United States is preparing for another round of negotiations with Iran in Pakistan as tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz and the broader conflict. President Donald Trump said U.S. representatives are traveling to Pakistan, and the White House said Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner are expected to be involved. However, Iranian officials had not fully confirmed participation at the time of publication, creating uncertainty about whether the talks would proceed as planned. The reporting also says Iran has again tightened restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which the article describes as having major consequences for global energy supplies and markets. Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement, while U.S. officials warned that the disruption has pushed fuel prices higher and could delay any return to cheaper gasoline. The piece frames the talks as a critical diplomatic test, with