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US-Iran talks enter CRITICAL phase, strait of Hormuz dispute dominates Islamabad negotiations - Al Jazeera English
High-stakes negotiations between the United States, Iran, and Pakistan have entered a critical phase in Islamabad, with talks stretching late into the night.
This third round of discussions could be the final opportunity to reach a framework agreement as tensions remain high over control of the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear policy, and regional security.
Iran has set firm preconditions, including the release of frozen assets and an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while the U.S. is pushing for unrestricted global access through the Strait of Hormuz and limits on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
AL Jazeera's Osama Bin Javaid joins live from the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. - 04/11/2026.