Iran Shuts Strait of Hormuz After Breakdown in US Talks in Islamabad

Diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Tehran and Washington collapsed in Islamabad after more than 20 hours of negotiations. The Iranian Embassy in Ghana declared the talks a failure and reaffirmed that the strategic Strait of Hormuz would remain closed. US Vice President JD Vance, who led the American delegation, acknowledged the extensive discussions but confirmed no agreement was reached. He emphasized the need for Iran to commit to abandoning any nuclear weapons ambitions before talks could resume. Pakistan’s Prime Minister acted as mediator in the April 2026 talks, hosting both sides in Islamabad. Despite his hope that discussions would pave the way for peace, the failure to bridge differences has heightened uncertainty over global oil flows. Analysts warn that the continued closure of the Hormuz waterway could further disrupt international energy markets. The setback comes amid growing fears of military escalation if diplomacy remains stalled.

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