Doubts over talks between Iran and US after as Hormuz tensions rise

Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz

DUBAI, April 20 (Reuters)- - A warning by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has crystallised fears among Gulf states that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be the most Iran-U.S. talks can achieve, falling short of the broader de-escalation they regard as vital. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Iran talks on shaky footing after U.S. seizure of ship in Strait of Hormuz

With a U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire Wednesday, renewed talks set to begin in Pakistan as soon as Tuesday remain on shaky footing, and Iranian officials are threatening to forgo them entirely after the U.S. military seized an Iranian-flagged vessel…

REPORT: Iran Peace Talks 'Falter' After Stunning Development

A U.S. Navy destroyer seized an Iranian cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, signaling the first direct enforcement action tied to Washington’s blockade strategy as diplomacy with Tehran appears to be sliding backward. The escalation moves the U.S. posture from warning shots and deterrence to hands-on interdiction in one of the world’s most sensitive chokepoints. The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20% of global oil and a similar sha…

Planned US-Iran talks in doubt as ship seizure deepens Strait of Hormuz tensions

U.S. forces attacked and seized the vessel after it allegedly crossed the blockade line and ignored repeated warnings, according to American officials.

US-Iran talks in the air as high-seas ship seizure reignites Hormuz tensions

Pakistan scrambles to save talks in Islamabad following the US military’s seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel.

Iran and US talks in doubt after violence in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told reporters in Tehran on Monday that there were no plans yet to attend the talks with the U.S. But at the same time, he did not rule it out.