US-Iran Talks Stall Amid Rising Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Washington: Tensions between the two countries are rising with the failure of efforts to start a second round of US-Iran talks. Iran has said that it is ready to unblock international waters if the US lifts its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and ends the war. Iran's nuclear program does not need to be discussed at this time. It should be included in the next round of talks. Rejecting Iran's offer, the United States announced that Iran's involvement in the Strait of Hormuz will not be tolerated. Recently, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi went to Pakistan twice for talks. Pakistan sent peace proposals to the United States, but US President Donald Trump did not accept them. In an interview, US Secretary of State Mark Rubio said that if the Strait of Hormuz is opened and payments are made, the ship may not be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.