US pauses naval escorts in Strait of Hormuz amid renewed Iran dialogue

US pauses naval escorts in Strait of Hormuz amid renewed Iran dialogue The United States has paused its effort to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, after weeks of indirect talks with Iran, officials have said. Discussions between Washington and Tehran have continued through intermediaries, with Pakistan relaying messages between the two sides, US media reported. While recent direct talks in Islamabad produced no agreement, signs of progress have emerged.