After Iran and the United States signed a two‑week truce, Gulf nations expressed unease that the deal could grant Tehran influence over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. President Trump demanded Iran reopen the waterway, linking a halt to attacks with resumed maritime traffic. Iran’s 10‑point plan includes continued control of the strait, to be coordinated with its military. Negotiations will begin in Islamabad, while scholars warn the US may prioritize optics over Gulf security realities. Read on aljazeera.com