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height=\"864\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"Ships wait offshore in the Strait of Hormuz off Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. \"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-caption u-position-absolute\"><i id=\"article-caption-content\" class=\"c-article-caption__content\"><span class=\"c-article-caption__text\"><br \/>\n              Ships wait offshore in the Strait of Hormuz off Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.<br \/>\n                    <span class=\"u-color-white\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__copyright\">Copyright\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__credit\">AP Photo<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-copyright c-article-image-copyright--novideo\">\n      Copyright\u00a0AP Photo\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__body u-article-content\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__contributors-publication-date\">\n<div class=\"c-article-contributors\">\n  By&amp;nbspAadel Haleem\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-publication-date\" data-timestamp=\"1776005631\">\n         Published on<br \/>\n            <time datetime=\"2026-04-12 16:53:51 +02:00\">12\/04\/2026 &#8211; 16:53 GMT+2<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex u-justify-content-center js-c-article-partage-commentaire-share\"><span>Share<\/span><\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire-popup-overlay js-c-article-partage-commentaire-popup-overlay u-display-none\">\n<div id=\"js-c-article-partage-commentaire-popup\" class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire-popup js-c-article-partage-commentaire-popup\">\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire-popup__header u-display-flex\"><span>Share<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" 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The move ramps up pressure as both sides blame each other, while Pakistan urges restraint and the ceasefire hangs in the balance.<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content js-article-content\">\n<p>A long day of diplomacy ended with a sharp turn.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Just hours after talks collapsed in Islamabad, US President Donald Trump said the US Navy would \u201cimmediately\u201d begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world\u2019s most critical shipping routes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran,\u201d Trump said in a Truth Social post. \u201cNo one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also signaled the U.S. is prepared to escalate further if needed, saying Washington is ready to act at the \u201cappropriate moment,\u201d while again pointing to Iran\u2019s nuclear ambitions as the core issue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6665\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/90\/42\/808x539_cmsv2_94f5118f-f545-5dfa-a46f-3a23da49d908-9719042.jpg\" alt=\"Vice President JD Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two after attending talks on Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, April 12, 2026.\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Vice President JD Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two after attending talks on Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, April 12, 2026.<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">AP Photo<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>With the world watching, there was no breakthrough moment in Islamabad. But despite no deal, there was no breakdown either. <\/p>\n<p>After 21 hours of high-level negotiations, the United States and Iran walked away empty-handed. Officials on all sides moved quickly to frame the narrative and signal what comes next. <\/p>\n<p>US Vice President JD Vance framed the outcome as a failure on Iran\u2019s part to meet clear conditions. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe bad news is that we have not reached an agreement,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ve made very clear what our red lines are and they have chosen not to accept our terms.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For Washington, the core issue remains unchanged: a long-term guarantee that Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon. We haven\u2019t seen that yet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Vance said the U.S. has already put forward its \u201cfinal and best offer,\u201d leaving Tehran to decide whether to accept it. Iran\u2019s public response was more layered.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6665\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/90\/42\/808x539_cmsv2_8454d8db-22aa-5576-88f9-d55efbfb39e1-9719042.jpg\" alt=\"Vice President JD Vance shakes hands with Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, as he prepares to board Air Force Two after attending talks on Iran in Islamabad.\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Vice President JD Vance shakes hands with Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, as he prepares to board Air Force Two after attending talks on Iran in Islamabad.<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">AP Photo<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei acknowledged partial progress but pointed to unresolved gaps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn some issues we actually reached mutual understanding, but there was a gap over two or three important issues and ultimately the talks didn\u2019t result in an agreement.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>He said the talks grew more complicated as new issues were introduced, including the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional dynamics. <\/p>\n<p>But the sharper political message came from Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who led Iran\u2019s negotiating effort.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6665\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/90\/42\/808x539_cmsv2_eea6ccf4-789d-57ca-9685-058b59c4c9a5-9719042.jpg\" alt=\"Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, center right, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are greeted by Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Rawalpindi, Pakistan\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Iran&#8217;s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, center right, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are greeted by Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Rawalpindi, Pakistan<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In a series of posts on X, Qalibaf said Iran had come to the table with \u201cgood faith and will,\u201d but blamed the United States for failing to build confidence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow is the time for the U.S. to decide whether it can gain our trust or not.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He did not go into detail, but Iranian state media pointed to familiar sticking points, including Tehran\u2019s nuclear program and control over transit through the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n<p>The comments underscore a key dynamic. Iran is not just negotiating terms. 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Surprising findings<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2885274-pos2-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2885274\" data-cid=\"9717798\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \"><span class=\"c-article-title__prefix--grey\">Euroviews. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>    Hungary Election: An Orb\u00e1n victory would be good news for Europe<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2885166-pos3-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2885166\" data-cid=\"9717249\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Hungary begins to vote: Orb\u00e1n and Magyar face off in historic vote<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2884615-pos4-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2884615\" data-cid=\"9714381\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Which countries saw the biggest increase in housing prices in 2025?<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2885394-pos5-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2885394\" data-cid=\"9718328\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Has Iran lost the location of its mines in the Strait of Hormuz?<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"articleBody\" data-key=\"articleBody\">A long day of diplomacy ended with a sharp turn.Just hours after talks collapsed in Islamabad, US President Donald Trump said the US Navy would \u201cimmediately\u201d begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world\u2019s most critical shipping routes.\u201cI have instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran,\u201d Trump said in a Truth Social post. \u201cNo one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage.\u201dHe also signaled the U.S. is prepared to escalate further if needed, saying Washington is ready to act at the \u201cappropriate moment,\u201d while again pointing to Iran\u2019s nuclear ambitions as the core issue.With the world watching, there was no breakthrough moment in Islamabad. But despite no deal, there was no breakdown either.After 21 hours of high-level negotiations, the United States and Iran walked away empty-handed. Officials on all sides moved quickly to frame the narrative and signal what comes next.US Vice President JD Vance framed the outcome as a failure on Iran\u2019s part to meet clear conditions.\u201cThe bad news is that we have not reached an agreement,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ve made very clear what our red lines are and they have chosen not to accept our terms.\u201dFor Washington, the core issue remains unchanged: a long-term guarantee that Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons.\u201cWe need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon. We haven\u2019t seen that yet.\u201dVance said the U.S. has already put forward its \u201cfinal and best offer,\u201d leaving Tehran to decide whether to accept it. Iran\u2019s public response was more layered.Foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei acknowledged partial progress but pointed to unresolved gaps.\u201cOn some issues we actually reached mutual understanding, but there was a gap over two or three important issues and ultimately the talks didn\u2019t result in an agreement.\u201dHe said the talks grew more complicated as new issues were introduced, including the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional dynamics.But the sharper political message came from Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who led Iran\u2019s negotiating effort.In a series of posts on X, Qalibaf said Iran had come to the table with \u201cgood faith and will,\u201d but blamed the United States for failing to build confidence.\u201cNow is the time for the U.S. to decide whether it can gain our trust or not.\u201dHe did not go into detail, but Iranian state media pointed to familiar sticking points, including Tehran\u2019s nuclear program and control over transit through the Strait of Hormuz.The comments underscore a key dynamic. Iran is not just negotiating terms. It is questioning intent.Pakistan, which hosted the talks, urged both sides to continue engagement.\u201cIt is imperative that the parties continue to uphold their commitment to ceasefire,\u201d said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.\u201cPakistan will continue to facilitate engagement and dialogue in the days to come.\u201d<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2026\/04\/12\/trump-orders-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-after-us-iran-talks-fail-in-islamabad&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/71\/90\/42\/1200x675_cmsv2_168fc8c9-2fe6-5d6b-9d25-f1a29404acd2-9719042.jpg&#8221;] Ukraine Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Easter ceasefire Destinations Inspired by the Masters? 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