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Talks between the United States and Iran continue in Pakistan amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump claims the US has already 'won' and warns China against aiding Iran.

President Donald Trump has categorically said that the US will start clearing the Hormuz, with the US military claiming that two American warships have crossed the Strait, which is a first since the beginning of the conflict.

'We've made very clear what our red lines are, what things we're willing to accommodate them on, and what things we're not willing to accommodate them on,' US Vice President J.D. Vance said after 21 hours of meetings

The abrupt turnback near Iran's Larak island underscores how fragile security remains in the world's most critical oil chokepoint.

Amid escalating tensions in the Iran-United States conflict, questions are rising over whether Washington can maintain maritime security across critical global shipping routes, especially the Strait of Hormuz. Experts Nalin Mehta, Anand Narasimhan, and R Shivshankar analyse the growing risks to global trade, naval deterrence, and regional stability as the crisis unfolds.

2 US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz In First Such Transit Since Iran War Began

The main sticking points in the US-Iran negotiations are the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear rights. These issues have emerged as central to the deadlock.

United States and Iran held peace talks in Islamabad. Key issues discussed were the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear preparations, and sanctions. Talks halted without an agreement. Iran stated success depends on avoiding excessive demands. Iran also highlighted ending strikes on Lebanon as a key point.

Explore Iran's struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz amid international negotiations and historical maritime precedents.

Iran stood firm and rejected key US demands during high-stakes talks in Islamabad, forcing Vice President JD Vance to leave Pakistan without an agreement after 21 hours of negotiations. Washington pushed Tehran for nuclear commitments, but Iran reportedly refused to accept the terms. The failed talks come as tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing regional conflict. JD Vance confirmed the US delegation is returning home after no breakthrough in the Pakistan talks.