Iran-US negotiations underway in Pakistan, US says Strait of Hormuz being 'cleared'
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The US and Iran are holding direct negotiations in Pakistan, while the US military clears the Strait of Hormuz.
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Delegations from the United States and Iran held direct negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, marking the first such meeting since 1979. These talks aim to resolve a six-week conflict between the two nations. Simultaneously, US President Donald Trump stated that the US military has begun clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz. This action by the US military occurs amid ongoing tensions and negotiations, suggesting efforts to secure a critical global shipping lane. The direct diplomatic engagement in Pakistan represents a significant development in US-Iran relations under the Trump administration.
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Delegations from the United States and Iran are holding direct negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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