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Iran and US were 'inches away' from agreement before Islamabad talks collapsed: Araghchi
US Central Command said the blockade will start Monday and apply to maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports.
- Iranian official Abbas Araghchi claimed both nations were on the verge of a historic deal before negotiations abruptly ended in Islamabad.
- Despite nearly 20 hours of discussions that resolved several minor issues, the two sides could not reach a final consensus on the nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.
- The breakdown led the United States to withdraw from the talks and announce a maritime blockade intended to restrict Iranian shipping traffic.
- The sudden escalation caused a sharp decline in U.S. stock futures and a significant spike in global oil prices to $104 per barrel.
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Iran-US was 'inches away from deal' in Pakistan? Araghchi reveals what exactly stalled negotiations
Talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad ended without a deal despite being “inches away.” Disputes over nuclear limits and U.S. demands stalled progress, while Pakistan urged both sides to maintain the ceasefire and continue dialogue.
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The talks in Islamabad were "a few inches from an understanding" but Washington's ambitions thwarted any peace agreement.
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