WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Sunday that U.S. negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran, as tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump announced the planned travel in a social media post, stating that American negotiators would arrive in Islamabad the following day. He did not specify which officials would participate in the latest round of discussions.
The announcement comes amid a fragile ceasefire in the region and ongoing disagreements between Washington and Tehran. Earlier this month, U.S. and Iranian teams held talks in Islamabad, led on the American side by Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. Those discussions ended without a full agreement.
Trump has repeatedly expressed optimism about reaching a deal to end the conflict. In recent statements, he indicated that further negotiations could help extend or solidify the ceasefire, which is set to expire soon. Pakistani officials have been actively mediating between the two sides, with the country's army chief recently visiting Tehran to discuss de-escalation.
On Sunday, Trump also addressed Iran's recent actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had briefly declared the waterway open to commercial vessels on Friday in connection with a truce related to the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, but reimposed restrictions on Saturday, citing the continued U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports. British maritime authorities reported incidents involving Iranian gunboats and a vessel in the area, though details of any damage or casualties remained unclear.
"The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for global energy supplies," Trump said in his announcement, according to reports of his comments. He warned that failure to reach an agreement could have serious consequences but reiterated that talks were moving forward.
Iranian officials have described the U.S. blockade as a violation of ceasefire understandings. A senior Iranian statement earlier accused Washington of breaching trust, while confirming that Tehran was reviewing new proposals.
Pakistan has played a prominent role in facilitating the diplomacy. Its leaders have shuttled between capitals in recent weeks to support the process. No immediate comment was available from Iranian or Pakistani officials on Sunday's announcement regarding the timing or composition of the U.S. delegation.
As of Sunday evening, preparations appeared underway in Islamabad for the anticipated meetings. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained heavily restricted, according to maritime tracking data, with vessels avoiding the area amid the uncertainty.
The U.S. has maintained its naval presence in the region, enforcing the blockade on Iran-linked shipping while stating that broader commercial passage should not be impeded. Details of the agenda for the Monday talks in Pakistan were not disclosed.
