We need a regional agreement for the Strait of Hormuz
A governing arrangement for the strait can and must be developed based on law and fact.

A governing arrangement for the strait can and must be developed based on law and fact.




![US and Iranian delegations are set to meet in Islamabad for peace talks to end six weeks of war. Here’s what we know about who is attending, what is on the table, and what could derail the negotiations. Al Jazeera’s Abid Hussain explains from Islamabad. [Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image-1775852351.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)


Even if the talks fail to produce a deal, a return to an all-out war may still be averted.
British PM Starmer said he and US President Donald Trump discussed “military capabilities” to reopen Hormuz.
Vice president says Trump gave ‘pretty clear guidelines’ on talks, which will be productive if Iran does not ‘play’ US.

Ali Vaez, says upcoming talks between the US and Iran may be marred by a deficit of trust.
US-Iran talks open in Islamabad with mediators focused on keeping dialogue alive amid deep divisions.

US VP JD Vance says Trump gave “clear guidelines” for Iran talks in Pakistan and expects “positive” negotiations.

“For Trump, this is seen as an unmitigated failure, this war,” said Omar Rahman.
Britain’s PM visited the Gulf and said many of the right things. But when you do the wrong things, words don’t matter.
Israel and Hezbollah continued to trade attacks on Friday – although at a reduced pace.
World Food Programme says situation in Lebanon is ‘rapidly becoming a food security crisis’ amid Israeli attacks.