US-Iran Peace Talks Fail, Trump to Block Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad failed after 21 hours, escalating tensions as Donald Trump announced a stricter blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
In our previous video, we told you that Donald Trump had taken a U-turn—from threatening to destroy Iran to agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire.
Further negotiations were held in Islamabad on 11 April 2026. From the US side, Vice President JD Vance, along with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, were present. Representing Iran was Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir also participated as mediators.
The talks lasted over 21 hours but failed to reach an agreement. The US stated that Iran rejected the terms to stop developing nuclear weapons, while Iran blamed “unreasonable demands” from the US.
Confusion also arose when Pakistan announced a ceasefire including Lebanon, but Israel denied this and continued attacks, saying Lebanon was never part of the deal. Experts say the absence of Israel in the talks was a major reason for failure, as it does not trust Pakistan.
Meanwhile, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear that military action is not over, signaling continued escalation.
Following the failed talks, Trump announced that the US Navy would begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz. While Iran had earlier restricted access selectively, the US now plans a much stricter blockade, increasing global tensions.
Trump has also warned China of 50% tariffs if it continues buying Iranian oil, while offering cheaper US oil as an alternative—putting further pressure on global trade dynamics.
