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US-Iran Talks End Without Results, Strait of Hormuz Emerges as Key Sticking Point, US Military's High-Profile 'Mine-Clearing' Operation Met with Iranian Sinking Warning

High-level U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without agreement after 21 hours of negotiations, with control of the Strait of Hormuz emerging as a critical sticking point. U.S. Vice President Vance led the American delegation, while Iran’s represented by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf. During the talks, a military standoff occurred in the strait: the U.S. claimed its destroyers conducted a mine-clearing operation and transited the waterway, while Iran asserted it issued a stern warning threatening to sink the vessels within 30 minutes if they proceeded. Tehran denied the U.S. narrative and emphasized its full control over the strait, currently permitting only non-military vessels under specific rules. The negotiations, the highest-level since 1979, made no progress on core issues like Iran’s nuclear program and regional influence. Analysts suggest the strait’s status remains the most urgent and market-sensitive issue, with Iran restricting transit and charging fees. Despite tensions, both sides showed restraint during the incident, avoiding escalation. The failure to reach a deal raises uncertainty over future diplomatic efforts and stability in the vital energy corridor.

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