US and Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement

The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, leaving uncertainty over the fragile, two-week ceasefire. Iran’s state-run news agency said the three-party talks began after Iranian preconditions, including a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, were met.

• His comments did not indicate what will happen after the 14-day ceasefire initially agreed to by the US, Iran and Israel, but Pakistani mediators called on the US and Iran to maintain the ceasefire.
• In one of the first reactions from Iran, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the talks fell apart over a “gap between our opinions over two or three important issues.”
• After the talks ended, Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said, "It is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to a ceasefire," adding that his country will try to facilitate a new dialogue between Iran and the U.S.

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