ISLAMABAD -- No agreement was reached between the United States and Iran in the latest round of talks held in Islamabad, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said here on Sunday, as negotiations concluded without a breakthrough despite intensive engagement.
Vance said the U.S. side had presented its "final and best offer" after nearly a day of continuous communication, adding that a number of substantive discussions were conducted in "good faith," but the proposal had yet to secure acceptance. (Pakistan-U.S.-Vance)
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WASHINGTON -- U.S. forces will begin implementing a blockade of "all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports" on Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, U.S. Central Command said in a statement Sunday.
The blockade, in accordance with U.S. President Donald Trump's proclamation, will be enforced "impartially" against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, according to the statement, which was posted on social media platform X. (U.S.-Navy-Iran)
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TEHRAN -- The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said on Sunday any "erroneous" move by the "enemy" in the Strait of Hormuz will have deadly consequences.
It issued the warning in a post on social media platform X, sharing "drone surveillance footage of the real situation in the Strait of Hormuz." (Iran-Strait of Hormuz-Warning)
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BUDAPEST -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat in Sunday's parliamentary elections, as partial results showed the opposition Tisza party securing a majority.
Peter Magyar, leader of Tisza, said on social media that Orban had called to congratulate him on the party's victory. (Hungary-Elections) ■
