US-Iran Talks in Pakistan Reportedly Stall Over Strait of Hormuz Control
The Financial Times reports that negotiations involving the United States and Iran in Pakistan have reached a stalemate centered on control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route.
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Strait of Hormuz: A narrow maritime chokepoint linking the Persian Gulf to global sea routes, critical for oil and energy shipments.
Geopolitical chokepoint: A strategically important passage where control or disruption can affect trade flows, security, and market pricing.