Morning update
Hello Middle East Eye readers,
If you are joining us now, here are the major developments from the past few hours:
Iran’s negotiating delegation has departed Pakistan following talks with the United States that ended without an agreement.
US Vice President JD Vance has also left Islamabad, saying the two sides failed to reach a deal after marathon negotiations.
The talks, which lasted more than 20 hours, broke down over key disputes, including Iran’s nuclear programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s foreign ministry said diplomatic efforts would continue despite the stalemate, with spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei saying: “Diplomacy never ends.” The ministry said the talks were held in an atmosphere of mistrust and suspicion, adding that diplomacy remains open as a means of safeguarding Iran’s national interests.
Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, citing an informed source, reported there would be no change in the situation in the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington agrees to what Tehran considers a “reasonable” deal.