Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:12am on 13 Apr 2026,Monday International
Benjamin Netanyahu’s phone call to JD Vance during Islamabad negotiations disrupted momentum in US-Iran ceasefire talks, according to Iran. Tehran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the call shifted focus toward Israeli priorities, stalling progress. The US maintained talks failed after Iran rejected its “final and best offer,” while Donald Trump blamed Iran’s refusal to abandon its nuclear programme. Disputes over nuclear activities, frozen assets, and the Strait of Hormuz remained unresolved. Deep mistrust and recent hostilities further hindered agreement, leaving the fragile ceasefire uncertain despite signals both sides remain open to future diplomacy. (PC: X)
