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US-Iran peace talks collapse

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.

JD Vance Executive Office of the President of the United States, Public domain
JD Vance
Vice president of the United States since 2025
United States
Country located primarily in North America
Iran
Country in Western Asia
Islamabad
Capital city of Pakistan
Strait of Hormuz
Strait between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf