Pakistan urges US to end Hormuz blockade

Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, has told President Donald Trump that the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports is an obstacle to restarting peace talks between Washington and Tehran. There is now growing hope in Islamabad that Trump may soon consider ending the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and announce an extension of the ceasefire with Iran. This follows ongoing diplomatic efforts and recent calls from China for the strait to remain open, amid regional tensions and economic pressures.