NYT: US-Iran Talks on Uranium Enrichment Deadline Collapse, Future Negotiations Planned

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US-Iran talks over the weekend in Islamabad failed due to significant differences regarding the duration of a halt to uranium enrichment activities. Iran proposed a 5-year suspension, while the Trump administration insisted on 20 years. US Vice President JD Vance, who led the US delegation, stated that the Iranian negotiators lacked authorization to make decisions, leading to the breakdown. Following the talks, President Trump ordered a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf, effective April 13, 10 AM ET, though European allies did not participate and implementation faces difficulties. Both sides have discussed arranging a second face-to-face meeting, and Trump remains open to normalizing relations if Iran agrees to key US proposals.