U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse, Vance Leaves Islamabad

High-stakes U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations ended after a 21-hour session in Islamabad, no long-term nuclear guarantee from Tehran.
Vice President JD Vance announced departure, citing Iran's refusal to renounce future nuclear weapons development; talks collapse threatens two‑week ceasefire.
President Trump downplayed the breakdown, claimed U.S. strategic advantage, while preparing for possible hostilities, loading ships with ammunition.
U.S. Navy sent two destroyers through the Strait of Hormuz—the first since the war began—while Iran's IRGC denied the transit, warning of forceful response.