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5 min readA U.S. delegation led by Vice President J.D. Vance left Islamabad last night after peace talks with Iran broke down, with both sides blaming each other over deep divisions on several key issues. The negotiating team from Tehran has also departed Pakistan, casting uncertainty over if and how the peace process will move forward.
Peace talks collapse between U.S. and Iran
The talks, mediated by Pakistan, were intended to address a range of longstanding conflicts. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Ismail Bukhay posted on X that the main subjects of discussion were the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear issues, sanctions, reparations, and an end to the war against Iran and the region. Despite the breakdown, Pakistan is urging both sides to honor a fragile ceasefire. Officials say they will continue to mediate and push for renewed talks in the coming days, though it is unclear when negotiations will resume.
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- 1 (00:05) **Peace Talks Collapse in Pakistan** - U.S.-Iran negotiations in Islamabad break down, with Vice President Vance and the Iranian delegation departing.
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