Pakistan said the US and Iran are close to an arrangement as Iran and Oman push talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The parallel diplomacy has raised hopes for shipping to resume even as Donald Trump adds new demands and the wider standoff remains unresolved.

Pakistan's defence minister suggests the US and Iran are nearing an arrangement regarding the Strait of Hormuz, despite recent escalations. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.