Strait of Hormuz leverage looms over US-Iran talks in Islamabad US and Iran hold first direct talks since 1979 in Islamabad, with progress hinging on the Strait of Hormuz.Share this: Iran war live: Historic face-to-face talks with US continue in IslamabadDateApril 11, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraIran says talks with US will begin in Pakistan’s Islamabad on FridayDateApril 7, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraIs a US-Iran deal still possible?DateApril 28, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera