U.S., Iran talks extend into second day as strait showdown deepens
The Hindu·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
U.S.-Iran peace talks extended into a second day on April 12, 2026, in Islamabad. Vice President J.D. Vance met Iranian officials on April 11, marking the highest-level American engagement since 1979. Washington deployed minesweeping ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The talks followed a halt to U.S.-Israel military operations in West Asia.
Key Entities
United StatesIranVice President J.D. VanceStrait of HormuzIslamabadPakistanIsraelWest Asia