Iran’s intensified closure of Strait of Hormuz piles misery on stranded sailors

Washington, meanwhile, is contending with elevated oil prices, renewed inflation pressure and rising global recession risks.

Munir had been due in Tehran on Thursday, but a lack of progress in the talks postponed his arrival and it may be that Pakistan will try to bring in China as a mediator.

In a letter addressed to King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain, the US leader also expressed admiration for the nation's unity against Iran’s violations of international law, the Bahrain News Agency reported.

Iran claims military control over an area extending into the territorial waters of Oman and the UAE.