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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
James C. Reynolds

Iran peace talks hang in the balance as Trump says ceasefire extension now highly unlikely

Donald Trump said an extension of the fragile two-week ceasefire with Iran is now “highly unlikely” as peace talks in Pakistan hang in the balance.

Iran has yet to commit to negotiations in Islamabad, saying it won’t attend unless the US Navy lifts its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. There was also confusion over whether the US vice-president, JD Vance, was on his way to the talks.

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