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U.S. Halts Trade with Iran, Talks Set for Pakistan

4/15/2026

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  • The United States has halted maritime trade with Iran, impacting Iran's economy by 90%.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump indicated negotiations to end the conflict could resume in Pakistan this week.
  • Vice President JD Vance acknowledged significant mistrust between the United States and Iran, complicating a grand bargain.
  • U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed optimism about restart talks and praised Pakistan's facilitating role.