US & Iran End Ceasefire Talks Without Agreement

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have ended face-to-face talks without an agreement to end the war, leaving a fragile two-week ceasefire in doubt. U.S. officials say the negotiations collapsed over Iran’s refusal to abandon its nuclear program. Iranian officials blame the U.S. for the breakdown. Neither side has indicated what will happen after the ceasefire expires on April 22. Pakistani mediators have urged all parties to maintain it. Iran insists on its right to a civilian nuclear program, while the U.S. demands a commitment against nuclear weapons. The conflict has killed thousands and disrupted global oil exports.