It’s dangerous to the world,” Rubio said of the possibility that Iran would seek to restrict traffic through the strait. Rubio ⁠also said Iran may ⁠decide to ⁠set ⁠up a tolling system for the ‌Strait of Hormuz. The minister further said that Pakistan was in an active state of war with Afghanistan, with "lukewarm tensions" present with India as well. US, Iran could meet for direct talks in Pakistan ‘very soon’: German FMThe United States and Iran have already held indirect contacts and are preparing for direct talks, according to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Al Jazeera reported on Friday. The UAE is trying to push dozens of countries to create a “Hormuz Security Force” to defend the strait from Iranian attacks and escort shipping, the report added.

Source: The Express Tribune March 27, 2026 08:04 UTC