While peace talks were underway in Islamabad, an incident in the Strait of Hormuz nearly derailed the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, putting the high-stakes negotiations at risk.
The US Central Command confirmed that two Navy guided-missile destroyers conducted operations to remove mines in the Hormuz to ensure safe passage of vessels.
Iranian officials in Islamabad were informed about the incident and asked Pakistan to urge the US to turn back its ships within 30 minutes or face a strike from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Tensions escalated in the Hormuz waters as IRGC forces repeatedly warned the US destroyers to turn back or face consequences.
The US ship responded: 'Passage in accordance with international law. No challenge is intended to you, and I intend to abide by the rules of our government's ceasefire.'
The talks ultimately failed to produce a conclusive agreement.
