Summary No one sails from the Strait of Hormuz to anywhere in the world without the permission of the United States Navy: Pete Hegseth
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the US blockade on Iran is going global, adding Tehran had a chance to make a "good deal" with Washington.
"Our blockade is growing and going global," Hegseth told reporters.
"No one sails from the Strait of Hormuz to anywhere in the world without the permission of the United States Navy," he said.
Thirty-four ships had been turned around from the Strait of Hormuz by the US Navy so far, he said.
Meanwhile, Pakistan is set to witness renewed diplomatic activity as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad tonight with a small delegation, amid growing momentum for a second round of US-Iran talks.
The anticipated visit comes as Pakistan continues its facilitation efforts aimed at sustaining dialogue between Washington and Tehran, with indications that Islamabad may once again serve as the venue for negotiations.
Government sources suggest that discussions between Pakistan’s mediation team and both sides have contributed to progress in preparing for a possible fresh round of engagement.
The development follows earlier high-level contacts and ongoing backchannel coordination, with Islamabad positioning itself as a key facilitator in efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.
A US logistics and security team is already present in the city, underscoring preparations linked to potential talks.
