Islamabad talks fail to bridge Iran US gaps as ceasefire hangs by a thread

Both sides have lines they say they cannot cross

Fifteen hours of Iran US talks in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough, with divergent aims and outside Israeli interference undermining hopes of a meaningful deal. A fragile ceasefire is holding, but its durability remains doubtful. Negotiators zeroed in on Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missiles, while both sides stuck to positions described as non negotiable.