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Story summary
- U.S.-Iran negotiations face significant challenges as a ceasefire nears its end.
- Vice President Vance's talks in Islamabad yielded little progress.
- A U.S. Navy incident involving an Iranian vessel complicated the discussions.
- Analysts say a deal remains possible if both sides balance demands, given Iran's dire economy and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a critical leverage point.
