WorldPakistan Says Hormuz Deal Is Near as Iran and US Harden Positions

Pakistan’s defense minister said Iran and the United States are nearing some form of agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. His comments came as both sides appeared to reinforce their positions in negotiations that have remained deadlocked for a long period. Noam Raydan, a senior fellow at the Near East Institute, said available data indicates the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea will continue to serve as essential choke points.