U.S. seeks Iran pledge to halt ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. officials are pressing Iran to pledge an end to attacks on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations between the two sides are scheduled to resume on Saturday in Oman. Vice-President JD Vance is among the officials expected to take part.

Strait The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman that carries a significant share of global oil shipments. Shipping companies have reported repeated incidents involving small boats and projectiles in recent months. U.S. officials have described the attacks as a threat to international navigation and energy markets.