The Strait of Hormuz has become a major point of contention in U.S.-Iran negotiations, with Iran insisting on preserving its military gains.

The Strait of Hormuz has become a major point of contention in U.S.-Iran negotiations

According to Tasnim News Agency, the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as one of the key issues causing serious disagreements between Iranian and American delegations during their talks in Islamabad.

The report states: "The issue of the Strait of Hormuz is one of the topics that have triggered significant disagreements during the discussions."

It is reported that Iran has insisted on preserving its military achievements gained during the conflict and emphasized the necessity of safeguarding the rights of the Iranian people.

A source close to the Iranian negotiating team told Sputnik News late on April 11 that the United States made excessively high demands regarding the Strait of Hormuz and other issues during the talks with the Iranian delegation in Pakistan.

The source said: "The U.S. has set extremely high expectations regarding the Strait of Hormuz and many other issues. It now appears that the U.S. hopes to achieve objectives it failed to accomplish within 40 days of war through initiatives such as ship insurance, escorting oil tankers, and other military and economic measures."

Meanwhile, he noted that the Iranian delegation remains committed to maintaining the gains achieved during the conflict.

On April 11, Iran and the United States began a new round of negotiations in Islamabad. The talks lasted for more than eight hours. Prior to this, U.S. President Donald Trump announced early on April 8 that a two-week ceasefire agreement had been reached with Tehran. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi subsequently announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for approximately 20% of global oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas supply.

Iran and the United States held talks in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on the 11th. The Iranian delegation was led by Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament. Other members included Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Head of the National Security Council Ali Akbar Agha-Mohammadi, and Governor of the Central Bank of Iran Abdolnasser Hemmati. The U.S. delegation included Special Envoy to Iran Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Joe Biden, and was headed by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance.

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