Pakistani mediators continued efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire between the US and Iran, while disputes persisted over future control of the Strait of Hormuz. Washington demanded that Tehran export its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, and Israel and Iran feared surprise attacks. Pakistani interior minister Mohsen Naqvi met Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi again, and a delayed visit to Tehran by Pakistani army commander Asim Munir may signal progress. Iran emphasized postponing nuclear talks and focusing on a permanent cessation of hostilities, including phased US sanctions relief, unfreezing Iranian assets, compensation for war damage, and commitments not to use force. Pakistan proposed joint control under UN auspices, while Iran proposed a Persian Gulf Strait Authority to manage transit routes and fees, seeking Oman’s cooperation. Gulf states urged the International Maritime Authority to address shipping concerns.
"The future management of the strategic strait of Hormuz is a key point of dispute, with Pakistan floating plans for joint control under UN auspices Tehran has also proposed that its recently created Persian Gulf Strait Authority take responsibility for the channel, in which fees would be charged and ships would have to follow instructions from over selected transit routes. The Iranian ambassador to France confirmed that Iran was seeking Oman's cooperation with the plan."
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