US-Iran Talks Stall, War Looms

0:00U.S. and Iran wrapped up 21 hours of intense talks in Pakistan early this morning, but no deal to end the war. Vice President JD Vance called it bad news, mostly for Iran, while Iranian sources blamed excessive U.S. demands. The ceasefire from earlier this week hangs in the balance as both sides dig in. Earlier this week, a fragile truce was struck, but Israel strikes on Lebanon kept pounding away, killing 90 people yesterday alone. At push Lebanon's death toll over 2000, including kids and medics, Iran saw those attacks as a total violation, but talks went ahead anyway. Global energy still amests with Iran. Blocking the strait of Hormuz, stranding hundreds of tankers. Trump called it dishonorable, and now U.S. ships are moving through to clear potential minds. Iran wants control and fees for passage, threatening no change without a fair deal. Those in assets worth billions, and Iran's nuclear program round out the big hurdles. Tehran demands their money back plus war reparations, while the U.S. pushes for firm no new commitments,

1:05officials traded barbs, but no breakthroughs. Talks between Israel and Lebanon are set for Tuesday in the U.S., buying time under the two-week ceasefire from April 8th. Pakistan urges everyone to hold the line, but with fingers on triggers and unanswered questions, the region's on edge as war looms large again. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Sydney News today, AI-powered local news.