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The Strait of Hormuz is witnessing escalating tensions amid US restrictions on Iran and accusations that Tehran is targeting oil tankers.

Araghchi noted that the round of negotiations that had been planned for Islamabad did not take place as scheduled.

An informed source said that "things are moving forward," suggesting that the meetings will be held soon.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has warned ships in the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman of potential risks.

President Trump confirmed that the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would be carried out with the participation of other countries.

Pakistan confirmed that no common framework or agreement was reached during the talks held between Tehran and Washington in Islamabad.

Negotiations between the United States and Iran in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, lasted for about 21 hours.

Pakistan expressed hope that the United States and Iran would engage constructively in peace talks.

The agency quoted sources in the shipping sector as saying that a state of caution still prevails in the region's sea lanes.

Trump indicated in his remarks that the US military is "currently resupplying and preparing."

Rubio has not asked his counterparts to contribute ships to secure the Strait of Hormuz at this time.

The discussion comes at the request of Bahrain on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordan.