"The United States has transferred 22 crew members from the Iranian container ship, the Touska, to Pakistan, in what Islamabad describes as a confidence-building measure during tension in the Strait of Hormuz."
"The Touska was seized by US forces in the Gulf of Oman in the early hours of April 20, in what Tehran described as an act of piracy, after the US declared a naval blockade of Iranian ports."
"Amid continued interceptions and seizures of vessels by both sides, questions remain over whether the two countries can de-escalate and reach a broader peace agreement."
"Iran's foreign ministry says it is reviewing Washington's response to its 14-point proposal aimed at ending the conflict sent via Pakistan on Friday."
The United States transferred 22 crew members from the Iranian container ship Touska to Pakistan, which Islamabad described as a confidence-building measure during heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The Touska was seized by US forces, leading to accusations of piracy from Tehran. As tensions escalated, US President Trump announced naval operations to assist stranded vessels, while Iran issued new maritime boundaries and warned against uncoordinated passage. Diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan continue, but recent talks ended without a breakthrough.
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