Strait of Hormuz Row Deepens as US–Iran Talks Hit Major Hurdle
Fresh inputs from ongoing US-Iran talks reveal a major sticking point over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is pushing to retain control and impose toll charges on passing vessels to recover war-related damages, citing heavy infrastructural losses. The United States has strongly opposed the move, insisting the strait remains open as international waters with free passage. The disagreement has emerged as a key hurdle in negotiations, with both sides holding firm positions.
