US-Iran Talks In Islamabad At 'Stalemate' Over Control Of State Of Hormuz: Report

Last Updated:April 11, 2026, 22:53 IST

Iran has refused options for "joint control" of the strait, despite the meeting between US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

Crucial negotiations between the United States and Iran in Pakistan have reportedly hit a “stalemate" as both sides disagreed over the control of the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained a core issue for negotiations to end the war in West Asia.

Two people briefed on the negotiations told the Financial Times that discussions over reopening the strait remained a sticking point. One source said Iran insisted it retained control over the waterway and could impose a toll on vessels transiting the waterway.

Iran has refused options for “joint control" of the strait, despite a high-level meeting between US Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, as per the report. Negotiators are having a work dinner, which would be followed by technical discussions on Saturday night.

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