Pakistan Says Deal Is Close Even as Iran, US Harden Stances

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Pakistan's defense minister indicated that the US and Iran are nearing an arrangement concerning the Strait of Hormuz despite hardened stances. The strategic waterway remains a critical chokepoint for global maritime trade and security.

Pakistan’s defense minister said the US and Iran are “close to some sort of arrangement” over the Strait of Hormuz, even after both sides appeared to toughen their positions in the long-deadlocked negotiations. Noam Raydan, William Sudhaus Senior Fellow at The Near East Institute says the data shows that the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea will remain essential choke points. (Source: Bloomberg)

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