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NPR News: 04-12-2026 2PM EDT

April 12, 2026·4 min·2-min readnews briefnews
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  • U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapse amid disagreement over Iran's nuclear program.
  • Vice President J.D. Vance demands Iran commit to not pursuing nuclear weapons or related capabilities.
  • Iran asserts its nuclear program is civilian and maintains its right to enrich uranium

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