The Digest:
Iran and the United States failed to reach an agreement to end the Middle East war after marathon talks in Islamabad. US Vice-President JD Vance said Washington presented its "final and best offer," but Iran has not given a "fundamental commitment" not to develop nuclear weapons. Iran blamed "unreasonable demands" from the American side. Negotiations will continue, with Pakistan pledging to keep facilitating dialogue. The ceasefire remains in place for now.
Key Points:
- The talks lasted 21 hours with a 70-strong Iranian delegation.
- Iran's demands include unfreezing assets and ending Israel's war against Hezbollah.
- The US insists the Lebanon conflict is not up for discussion in Islamabad.
- Two US Navy warships transited the Strait of Hormuz to begin clearing mines.
- Trump said, "Whether we make a deal or not makes no difference to me. We've won."
