US and Iran conclude talks in Pakistan without a deal

US and Iranian delegations concluded 21 hours of intensive negotiations in Pakistan without reaching an agreement to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has lasted for over 40 days. The discussions, which involved continuous coordination with US President Donald Trump, focused on navigation security in the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Pakistan proposed a navigation regulation plan that includes joint patrols in the Strait. The US delegation emphasized the need for a clear commitment from Iran to renounce nuclear weapon development. Conversely, Tehran dismissed the US demands as unreasonable, stating that these requirements hindered progress during the sessions. While some reports indicated the negotiations had ended, other Iranian media suggested that consultations might resume later. Prior to the talks, Iran had set conditions including a ceasefire in Lebanon and the lifting of economic sanctions.