Following failed peace talks, the US moved to blockade key Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite concerns about escalation, diplomatic efforts continue via Pakistan to resolve the ongoing conflict.

The United States on Monday moved to implement a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors, after US-Iran peace talks failed over the weekend, but questions persist over how fully the measures can be enforced and what they will mean in practice. Despite concerns of escalation, Pakistan, which has acted as mediator in the peace negotiations, continued efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict with diplomacy as the two-week ceasefire...