US team heads to Islamabad as Iran declares Hormuz fully closed
2026-04-20 09:05:09 source：CGTN
April 20, 2026
Trump confirmed US negotiators - Vice President Vance, envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner - will travel to Islamabad on Monday for a second round of talks with Iran ahead of the April 22 ceasefire deadline.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy declared the Strait of Hormuz fully closed, warning any vessel attempting transit will be targeted; three ships were attacked on Saturday, bringing shipping to a standstill.
A senior IRGC commander said Iran has begun rebuilding its missile and drone stockpile during the ceasefire, claiming its "speed in updating and refilling launch platforms is even greater than before the war."
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