US-Iran peace talks end without agreement, delegations leave Pakistan

Summary

The US and Iran ended their peace talks in Islamabad without reaching an agreement, with key issues like Iran's nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz remaining unresolved amid ongoing regional conflict.

Key Points
  • US and Iran failed to reach an agreement after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad.
  • The talks were the first direct US-Iranian meeting in over a decade following a fragile ceasefire.
  • Key points of disagreement included Iran's nuclear program and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Both sides blamed each other for the failure, with the US demanding an affirmative commitment against nuclear weapons development.
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