Peace Talks Fail, War in Middle East Escalates

0:00Peace talks in Pakistan aimed at ending this one-month war in the Middle East, wrapped up early with no deal in sight. Diplomats from the region showed up hoping to cool things down between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, but fighting just keeps raging. Over 50,000 U.S. troops are now deployed nearby, and folks are bracing for a possible ground push into Iran. President Trump ramped up the pressure, warning of massive strikes on Iran's power plants, oil fields and key spots like Carg Island, if the straight, of Hormuz doesn't reopen soon. Meanwhile, Iran hit back with attacks on a power and water plan in Kuwait, plus strikes near oil refineries in Israel, and threats to Gulf neighbors. Israel and the U.S. fired off fresh air strikes on Iranian targets, including in Tehran. Leaders are digging in heart, Iran's officials called the talks, a trick to sneak in more U.S. forces, vowing to fight any ground invasion. Casualties are mounting with over 1,900 dead in Iran, more than 1,211 on, and 13 U.S.

1:04service. Members lost so far, oil prices have spiked nearly 60 percent to around $115 a barrel, hitting everyone at the pump. New details show the U.S. candidate Iran a 15-point proposal while Tehran countered with their own five points, both circling demands over the Hormuz straight and sovereignty. The attacks keep spreading, from Yemen's rebels joining in to fires in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain on alert. As these back and forth strikes light up the region, the big question hangs on whether any real negotiations can break through before things go full. Ground war. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Vancouver News today. AI-powered local news.