Islamabad talks fail as US threatens Hormuz blockade

After 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, the US and Iran failed to reach a peace agreement. Vice President JD Vance announced that Iran chose not to accept the terms, while Washington maintained its red lines. In response, President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and signaled possible interdiction of ships and mine-clearing operations. U.S. officials later confirmed Iran had mined the strait; Pakistan urged both sides to uphold the ceasefire as talks were not concluded, with negotiations likely to resume.