US-Iran Peace Talks Collapse in Islamabad Over Uranium and Strait of Hormuz Control

Strait of Hormuz Oil Transit Negotiations·March 26 – April 12, 2026

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US-Iran Peace Talks Collapse in Islamabad Over Uranium and Strait of Hormuz Control

Peace negotiations in Islamabad between the United States and Iran ended without a ceasefire deal. Vice President Vance announced that Iran chose not to accept the terms offered by the U.S. after marathon discussions in Pakistan. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the U.S. failed to gain the trust of his government. He cited recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities as a major reason for the breakdown. Major sticking points included the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the disposal of 900 pounds of enriched uranium. The two nations also disagreed on the release of $27 billion in frozen assets and Iran's refusal to renounce nuclear weapons. The diplomatic process has now paused as both sides remain far apart on key security issues.

Iran chose 'not to accept our terms', Vance says after peace talksUS 'failed to gain the trust' of Iranian officials in ceasefire talks: Parliament leaderControl of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's uranium stockpiles were sticking points

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US Navy Destroyers Transit Strait of Hormuz as Peace Negotiations in Pakistan Stretch Into the Night

US Navy destroyers crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday for the first time since the war began US warships cross Strait. This move led to a brief standoff even as diplomats from both countries met for peace talks Naval standoff in Hormuz. While the United States confirmed the transit, Iranian officials denied that the ships passed through the waterway Iran denies the transit. The historic negotiations in Pakistan lasted late into the night as both sides tried to reach a final agreement talks continue into the night. Global leaders have called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Pope Leo XIV held a peace vigil at St. Peter's Basilica to pray for an end to the war Pope Leo holds peace vigil. These discussions are the first direct talks between the two nations since the military conflict started historic direct negotiations.

U.S. warships cross Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war beganBBC World Service - Newshour, Iran-US peace talks continue into the nightU.S.-Iran Peace Talks Stretch Into Sunday -- As Iran Denies U.S. Navy Destroyers Passed Through Hormuz

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US, Iran, and Pakistan Hold Three-Way Talks in Islamabad to Resolve Maritime Conflict

US, Iranian, and Pakistani officials held direct three-way talks in Islamabad to resolve the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. This meeting is the most important direct talk between the US and Iran in over ten years US, Iran, and Pakistan hold direct three-way talks. A Pakistani official said the talks are going well as both sides discuss sea safety and regional peace U.S.-Iran Negotiations 'Progressing Well'. These talks follow a month of fighting and a two-week ceasefire. Pope Leo made a public plea for peace and asked leaders to end the madness of war Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war'. Some experts note that the current ceasefire might allow the Iranian government to keep its influence over the shipping route Why Iran and Other Regimes Are So Hard to Break.

US, Iran, and Pakistan hold direct three-way talks in IslamabadU.S.-Iran Negotiations 'Progressing Well,' Pakistani Official Reportedly SaysPope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks

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US and Iranian Officials Begin Direct Face-to-Face Peace Talks in Islamabad

US and Iranian officials have started direct negotiations in Islamabad to formalize a ceasefire and end the six-week-old conflict. These high-level meetings, brokered by Pakistan, represent the first time the two nations have held face-to-face talks at this level since 1979 US and Iranian delegations meet in Islamabad. While the parties seek to stabilize a fragile pause in fighting, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to transit The strait is still closed despite the ceasefire. Iran is reportedly using its control over the Strait of Hormuz as a primary point of leverage during the discussions Iran uses the strait as a trump card. Negotiators are working to address Iranian demands for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the region while trying to secure the reopening of the vital oil shipping lane Officials begin three-way talks to end the war.

US and Iran hold talks in IslamabadIran's 'trump card' in Pakistan peace talksA strait still closed, a ceasefire already broken

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US and Iran Launch Islamabad Peace Talks as Hezbollah Attacks Complicate Regional Truce

Senior officials from the United States and Iran met in Islamabad, Pakistan, to start important talks to end the regional war US-Iran peace talks set to kick off. These talks happen during a weak ceasefire. President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will open soon. However, there is still a big disagreement about whether the truce includes Lebanon officials meet in Islamabad. New fighting between Hezbollah and Israel makes the talks harder. Many people thought Hezbollah was weak, but the group just launched many new attacks Hezbollah defies notion it was crippled. Iran still wants economic help and the right to keep its nuclear program as part of any final deal Iran maintains demands for peace.

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