The American Express Times
Monday, April 13, 2026
US, Iran fail to reach agreement after talks
The United States and Iran ended high-level talks in Islamabad without an agreement, leaving uncertain the future of the two-week ceasefire amid escalating conflict and thousands of casualties. Following the breakdown, President Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying regional tensions and threatening global oil supply routes.
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