Trump claims U.S. will close Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks collapse
Vice President Vance served as the lead negotiator during high-level peace talks in Islamabad aimed at ending the conflict with Iran.
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Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad collapsed over nuclear disagreements, prompting President Trump to announce a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation marks a significant pivot toward military confrontation following the failure of high-level diplomacy led by Vice President JD Vance.
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