Peace talks collapse: US-Iran fail to reach deal in Islamabad

Live updates show US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad breaking down after JD Vance left without agreement; Iran signaled no rush to renegotiate and rejected what it called excessive US demands, particularly on the Hormuz Strait and nuclear issues, while Pakistan urged both sides to uphold the ceasefire. With Israel continuing attacks and U.S. naval steps linked to mine clearance in Hormuz, the conflict’s central flashpoint remains the Strait of Hormuz, marking a setback to a weeks-long push for a peace deal.