Pakistan, July 11 -- The United States (US) is seeking a public commitment from Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for commercial shipping and to stop attacks on civilian vessels as fresh negotiations between the two countries are set to begin in Oman. The talks come after recent tensions in the strategic waterway raised concerns about global trade and regional security.

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