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Vice President J.D. Vance leads U.S. delegation in Pakistan for talks to end war in Iran.
President Trump claims Iran militarily defeated, vows to open Strait of Hormuz.
Fragile ceasefire between U.S. and Tehran under strain; Iran accused of failing to open key waterway.
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