No Deal in Islamabad: US Faces Hard Choices After Iran Talks Collapse

After more than 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, Vice President JD Vance leaves Iran negotiations without a deal, leaving the Trump administration to choose among extended negotiations, resuming military action, or other high-risk options as Tehran resists terms tied to sanctions relief and a permanent restraint on its nuclear program. Both sides claim victory, but the cease-fire ends April 21 and control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a central bargaining chip with potential knock-on effects for oil markets and inflation.