- U.S. and Iran hold indirect talks in Pakistan amid ongoing war, with no direct meetings planned.
- U.S. maintains naval blockade around the Strait, intercepting over 30 ships bound for Iranian ports.
- Iran retains military control of the strait, halting most commercial shipping.
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