Iran US Talks Collapse as Trump Says He Doesn’t Care

On Monday, President Donald Trump emphasised he is unconcerned about whether Iran returns to negotiations with the United States after ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement.

​"I don't care if they return. If not, that’s fine," Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, after returning from Florida.

​US “wins” Despite Iran Nuclear Stance: Donald Trump

Iran - US Talks: During weekend ceasefire talks in Islamabad, led by Vice President JD Vance, Iran signalled its ongoing intent to pursue a nuclear weapon. "They still want it, and they made that clear the other night. Iran will not have a nuclear weapon," he stated, underscoring American resolve.

​Trump reiterated that it would make "no difference" to him if a deal was reached with Tehran, telling reporters outside the White House on Saturday, "Regardless of what happens, we win."

​He maintained that, regardless of the outcome of negotiations with Iran, the United States considers its position strong. "From America’s point of view, we win," Trump added, sharpening his central message.

Iran - US Nuclear Talks

​After 21 hours of direct talks in Islamabad, which concluded Sunday, the United States and Iran ended, "We need to see a clear commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon or the means to quickly obtain one," Vice President JD Vance told reporters.

The US team, led by Vance, and Iran's group, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, discussed advancing a ceasefire under pressure from major disagreements and Israeli strikes on Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Iran’s president said his country is ready for a "balanced and fair" agreement. He also said his country is ready to reach a "balanced and fair" agreement.

​The failure of the talks undermined hopes of reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz, destabilising global energy markets.

Uncertainty now surrounds possible US military action against Iran, reinforcing the gravity of the standoff.

Strait of Hormuz Blockade

​Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz for weeks, ever since the United States and Israel began bombing the Islamic Republic more than six weeks ago.

On Saturday, as ceasefire talks were still ongoing in Islamabad, the US military.

The closure has caused major supply disruptions. Reopening the Strait was key during the Islamabad talks, but remains unresolved.

In recent weeks, several ships tried to pass through the strait but turned back, showing the changing security situation and persistent risks.

​On Sunday, as ceasefire talks broke down, two empty crude tankers tried to enter the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, but both turned back at the last minute, risking the fragile ceasefire.

US Officials Statements: ​Trump Calls the Situation ‘WORLD EXTORTION’

On Saturday, Trump called the situation "WORLD EXTORTION" and said that leaders, especially in the United States, would never give in to extortion.

He said he told the Navy to find and stop any ship in international waters that paid a toll to Iran. "No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas," he wrote.

American forces would also start clearing the mines that the Iranians had placed in the Strait. He warned that any Iranian who fired at US forces or peaceful ships would be "BLOWN TO HELL".

​"The Blockade will begin shortly," Trump declared. "Other countries will participate. Iran will not profit from this illegal extortion. They seek money and nuclear capabilities," summarising his main warning.