US Vice-President JD Vance recently returned from Islamabad after engaging in high-stakes talks with Iran, aimed at ending the ongoing war. Despite 21 hours of negotiations, no significant breakthroughs were achieved, with both nations remaining divided on critical issues such as Iran’s nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The US, led by Vance, proposed a final offer to Iran, but details remain undisclosed. Although the discussions were described as tough yet friendly, President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of progress, threatening to blockade the Strait of Hormuz to pressure Iran. Meanwhile, Iranian leaders, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, remained defiant, emphasizing their unwillingness to yield to threats. The talks were a significant test for Vance, highlighting the challenges in bridging the gap between the two countries and achieving a comprehensive peace agreement.
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Twenty-one hours of back and forth leave US and Iran far apart
