Former Chief of General Staff of Pakistan’s army warns the U.S. blockade could trigger global fallout but says Islamabad still has leverage to revive diplomacy.

Vice President JD Vance accused Iran of “economic terrorism” by essentially closing the Strait of Hormuz – and defended the US’ blockade of Iranian ports as an equal response.

After 21 hours of talks aimed at ending six weeks of war, Vance flew home without a deal.