United States Vice President JD Vance left Islamabad on Sunday, after the US and Iran failed to reach an agreement, leaving one of the most urgent issues — the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz — unresolved. Also Read | Trump shares article discussing possibility of naval blockade against Iran as peace talks failWhat do the talks suggest? The view seems to have strengthened after over 40 days of war, NYT writes. Soon after the talks, Trump shared an article on his Truth Social post highlighting the possibility of a naval blockade against Iran. It argued that Washington could “out-blockade” Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening economic pressure, if Tehran refused US terms.

Source: Indian Express April 12, 2026 09:12 UTC