- U.S. and Iranian peace talks in Pakistan collapse, with both sides blaming each other.
- Vice President J.D. Vance claims the breakdown is worse for Iran than the U.S.
- Key issues include the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear policy, sanctions, reparations, and regional war.
- Pakistan urge
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