Pakistan says US, Iran close to deal despite Trump rhetoric
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s defence minister said the United States and Iran are “close to some sort of arrangement” over the Strait of Hormuz, even after both…
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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s defence minister said the United States and Iran are “close to some sort of arrangement” over the Strait of Hormuz, even after both sides appeared to harden their positions in the long-deadlocked negotiation. “Things are shaping up in favour of peace,” Khawaja Asif told reporters in Islamabad, without giving details of any breakthrough. The ruse was employed because the U.S. had learned of a threat from Iran and its allied proxies. The president said some ships are transiting through the narrow waterway through which around 20% of the world's oil supply passed before the war began on Feb.
Furthermore, The price of oil surged 5% on Monday as developments gave markets little confidence the Strait of Hormuz would reopen and allow ships to transit freely anytime soon. The currency, meanwhile, has fallen more than 10 per cent from its prewar level, adding to the economic pressure on Iranians. A depreciation of the rial parked violent nationwide protests that caught early in 2026, leading to a crackdown by the authorities that left thousands dead.
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ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s defence minister said the United States and Iran are “close to some sort of arrangement” over the Strait of Hormuz, even after both sides appeared to harden their positions in the long-deadlocked negotiation. “Things are shaping up in favour of peace,” Khawaja Asif told reporters in Islamabad, without giving details of any breakthrough.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesThe ruse was employed because the U.S. had learned of a threat from Iran and its allied proxies.
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The president said some ships are transiting through the narrow waterway through which around 20% of the world's oil supply passed before the war began on Feb.
according to CBS News — LatestThe price of oil surged 5% on Monday as developments gave markets little confidence the Strait of Hormuz would reopen and allow ships to transit freely anytime soon.
according to CBS News — LatestThe currency, meanwhile, has fallen more than 10 per cent from its prewar level, adding to the economic pressure on Iranians.
according to The Straits Times - WorldA depreciation of the rial parked violent nationwide protests that caught early in 2026, leading to a crackdown by the authorities that left thousands dead.
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