Overview
- The U.S. and Iran ended roughly 21 hours of face-to-face talks in Islamabad early Sunday with no agreement, and the American delegation departed, Vice President JD Vance said.
- Two sticking points blocked a deal, with Axios reporting Iran pressed for control and transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz and refused to give up its stock of enriched uranium.
- The U.S. shifted to maritime pressure as CENTCOM said two destroyers began mine-clearance on Saturday and announced it will start enforcing a ban on traffic to and from Iranian ports Monday at 10 a.m. ET.
- President Trump said the Navy will search and intercept ships that pay Iran passage fees and he framed the plan as taking away Tehran’s leverage over the waterway.
- Pakistan said the talks are in a stalemate but not over, and The Wall Street Journal reported regional officials see a second round within days and are pushing to extend the two‑week cease-fire that ends April 21.