Iran pulls out of planned talks in Pakistan after US seizes ship

The United States said a delegation led by Vance was on its way to Islamabad, Pakistan, for talks with Iran. President Donald Trump claimed a deal was imminent, but reports indicated Iran was sending mixed signals and was undecided about participating.

Iran then officially pulled out of the planned peace talks. The decision came after the United States seized a cargo ship, which appears to have been the direct reason for Iran's withdrawal from the diplomatic meeting.