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Iran and US Talks Collapse After One Day

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Iran and US Talks Collapse After One Day
High-level negotiations between Iran and the United States have ended without agreement. The talks, which lasted 21 hours, failed to resolve decades of tension. The discussions aimed to address major security issues. These include Iran's nuclear program and its role in regional conflicts. The United States also seeks the release of several detained American citizens. A quick deal was always unlikely. Diplomatic relations between the two countries broke down 47 years ago. Mutual distrust remains deep. The key question now is: what happens next? Both sides must decide if they will return to the negotiating table. The alternative is a return to increased confrontation, with potential global consequences. Analysts warn the situation is unstable. The failure of diplomacy increases the risk of further escalation in the Middle East.