Seven ways America can win the ceasefire and end the war
Trump needs to take decisive action to secure regional peace and a win in the midterm elections.

Trump needs to take decisive action to secure regional peace and a win in the midterm elections.







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Despite high-level talks for the first time in years, the US and Iran couldn’t reach agreement on terms to end the war.
US Vice President JD Vance is leaving Pakistan, saying Tehran chose not to accept their ‘final and best offer’.

US Vice President JD Vance says the US delegation has failed to reach an agreement with Iran.
US President Donald Trump says ‘we win regardless of what happens’ in Iran talks.

Former Pakistani diplomat says expectations from the Islamabad talks between the US and Iran should be realistic.
Negotiations are ongoing between US-Iranian delegations in Islamabad, with control of the strait a key sticking point.
Judges, however, raise questions about Trump arguments that completing the ballroom is necessary for national security.

US and Iran hold first direct talks since 1979 in Islamabad, with progress hinging on the Strait of Hormuz.