US-Iran peace talks collapse

After 21 hours of marathon face-to-face discussions in Pakistan, the United States and Iran failed to reach a deal to end their six-week conflict.

The deadlock centers on Iran's refusal to renounce its nuclear weapons ambitions and disagreements over the control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Vice President J.D. Vance characterized the outcome as a significant setback, while Iranian officials accused Washington of making excessive demands.

The failure of these talks raises immediate fears of renewed military escalation and further disruption to global energy supplies.