US and Iranian officials have held talks in Islamabad as Pakistan seeks to help broker a peace deal, but the discussions did not produce an agreement. According to the source, Iran said the historic talks had paused after continuing into the early morning.
The negotiations come amid a wider regional crisis, with Israel remaining committed to fighting Iran. In the latest update, Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is still determined to continue that effort.
Separately, US officials have claimed that Iran has been unable to locate mines it laid in the Strait of Hormuz. The strait has been blocked by Iran since the start of the war, according to the source, causing major disruption and significant damage to the global economy.
UK to host Strait of Hormuz meeting
The United Kingdom will host a meeting next week focused on the Strait of Hormuz, bringing together multiple countries in an effort to restore the free movement of ships through the waterway. The gathering is intended to address the ongoing blockade and the broader impact on global trade.
A British official told the Associated Press that the meeting will oppose the idea of tolls being charged for passage through the strait. That proposal was part of Iran’s ceasefire negotiations, according to the source.
The situation around the waterway remains a major international concern because of its role in global shipping. The blocked passage has already had a heavy economic impact, and diplomatic efforts continue as governments look for ways to reduce tensions and reopen safe maritime traffic.
The talks in Islamabad and the planned meeting in the UK show that international negotiations are still underway even as the conflict remains unresolved. For now, however, the source says the US and Iran have not reached a deal.
