Mukhtar Khaddad, editor of the Iranian newspaper Al-Wifaq, claims that behind the scenes of the US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad, Vice President JD Vance asked Iran for joint control of the Strait of Hormuz. The claim, reported by Khaddad, is unverified and represents his perspective on the talks.
The claim by Mukhtar Khaddad, editor of the Iranian newspaper Al-Wifaq, adds a new dimension to the ongoing US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad. According to Khaddad, behind the scenes, Vice President JD Vance proposed joint control of the Strait of Hormuz — a strategic waterway for global oil transit. The claim is unverified, and no official confirmation has been provided by US or Iranian officials. The Zioneer reported on June 18 that Vance admitted to 'gentlemen's agreements' with Iran not included in the signed memorandum of understanding. The negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, aim to reach a comprehensive agreement on Iran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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