Pezeshkian: Interests of Iran, Pakistan interwoven - IRNA English

Around 14 August 2026, Iran and the United States remained at odds over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said at a Long Island rally that he would 'soon' declare the strait US territory after defeating Iran, and Reuters reported Iran defiant on the strait as Trump told Americans to accept high gasoline prices. France 24 reported the US saying lower oil prices, not Iran's nuclear program, were now its top priority in the war, and Vance said keeping oil and gas cheap and ensuring Iran never gets nuclear weapons were the focus. Hegseth said the US can sustain the Iran blockade indefinitely, and Iran's ambassador said talks with the US continue through intermediaries.

The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Arab states condemned an Iranian attack on two ADNOC oil tankers in the strait. Pezeshkian said the interests of Iran and Pakistan are interwoven, and Iran congratulated Pakistan on its Independence Day.