US and Iranian delegations fail to reach a deal following lengthy peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan – how they unfolded
US Vice-President JD Vance says Tehran’s negotiating team did not accept Washington’s terms, adding “this is our final and best offer”
While Iran’s foreign ministry calls on the US to refrain from “excessive demands” and says talks took place in an atmosphere filled with “mistrust, suspicion and doubt”
It’s not surprising that a deal wasn’t reached but Trump now has a stark choice – escalate or negotiate, writes our chief international correspondent
Our world news correspondent tackles the key question: What happens next?
Meanwhile, Israel’s military says it struck a rocket launcher in Lebanon. The two countries are set to hold their own talks in Washington next week – our Middle East correspondent takes a closer look
