Vance says talks with Iran made progress, defends shipping blockade
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-04-14 09:45 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, US Politics
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US Vice President JD Vance said recent talks between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad marked “a lot of progress,” while defending the administration’s decision to block Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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