Ship traffic rises in Hormuz as US-Iran talks continue in Islamabad

At least 16 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the highest level since the start of the ceasefire, NBC News reported.

US Central Command said two Navy guided-missile destroyers also transited the strategic waterway.

Vice President JD Vance is expected to hold a news conference in Islamabad as trilateral talks between the United States and Iran continue.

The negotiations have lasted more than 12 hours, with Vance leading the US delegation.