US President Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it “blackmail” and saying talks remain “very good”.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced the strait closed again, with gunboats firing on a tanker and about 20 vessels turning back toward Oman.
Pakistani diplomat Ishaq Dar said Pakistan is mediating between the US and Iran, while Turkey’s Cevdet Yilmaz noted talks could take time.
The US maintains a blockade of Iranian ports until a deal is reached, despite Iran’s threat to keep the strait closed.