Morning update

Hello Middle East Eye readers,

If you are joining us now, here are the major developments from the past few hours:

• Iran’s negotiating delegation has departed Pakistan following talks with the United States that ended without an agreement.
• US Vice President JD Vance has also left Islamabad, saying the two sides failed to reach a deal after marathon negotiations.
• The talks, which lasted more than 20 hours, broke down over key disputes, including Iran’s nuclear programme and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iran’s foreign ministry said diplomatic efforts would continue despite the stalemate, with spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei saying: “Diplomacy never ends.” The ministry said the talks were held in an atmosphere of mistrust and suspicion, adding that diplomacy remains open as a means of safeguarding Iran’s national interests.
• Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, citing an informed source, reported there would be no change in the situation in the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington agrees to what Tehran considers a “reasonable” deal.