Iran has reportedly turned back a ship heading to Karachi after it failed to follow required legal procedures. The vessel, named Selen, was stopped in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy.

Officials said the ship did not have proper permission to pass through the crucial maritime route.

Iran Allows Passage Only for ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships

Iran has informed global bodies that only “non-hostile vessels” will be allowed to use the Strait, provided they coordinate with Iranian authorities before transit.

Tehran shared this position with the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organization.

Oil Supply Disrupted Amid Ongoing Conflict

The ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel has severely disrupted energy shipments through the Strait. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supply passes through this route, and the current situation has significantly slowed movement.

Iran Sends Official Communication to UN

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a formal note to the 15-member Security Council and Antonio Guterres on Sunday. The message was later circulated among 176 member states of the London-based maritime agency responsible for global shipping safety.

Pakistan Set to Mediate US-Iran Talks

Pakistan is expected to host peace talks between Iran and the United States after Tehran agreed to Islamabad’s mediation efforts.

This comes as Washington increases pressure on Iran to enter negotiations, following a partial five-day ceasefire announcement by Donald Trump.

Talks Likely to Begin Indirectly

Reports suggest that initial discussions between Iran and the US may take place indirectly. Representatives from both sides may not meet face-to-face at the beginning.

Instead, the talks are expected to follow a “to and fro” format, where messages are exchanged through intermediaries.

Iran to Share Agenda Before Talks

Iran is likely to send its written agenda and demands to Pakistan before formal talks begin. These documents will then be shared with US officials for review.

“Iran has given consent for mediation. Terms of reference & agenda will be finalised after Tehran’s written demands. Pakistan is waiting for Iran’s demands,” sources said.

Signs of Progress in Diplomatic Efforts

Sources also indicated that Iran has already agreed to several “legit” demands raised by the mediator, suggesting that diplomatic efforts to ease tensions may be slowly moving forward.