Negotiators ‘braced for worst’ over US-Iran talks to reopen strait of Hormuz
Negotiators in Washington and Tehran have entered a third day of indirect talks, with Qatar acting as a mediator to secure the release of $6 billion in Iranian assets. The deal could pave the way for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane. Both sides remain cautious, bracing for the worst while hoping for a diplomatic breakthrough.