US-Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse in Islamabad

U.S. and Iran nuclear talks in Islamabad collapsed after a 21‑hour session failed to secure Tehran’s long‑term nuclear renunciation.
Vice President JD Vance announced the U.S. delegation’s departure, citing Iran’s refusal to guarantee it will not develop nuclear weapons.
President Trump downplayed the breakdown, claiming strategic advantage and noting U.S. ships are loading ammunition in preparation for possible hostilities.
Two U.S. destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz, the first since the war began, while Iran warned of a forceful response.