Trump Declares US Victory Over Iran Amid Stalled Talks

President Donald Trump declared on Sunday that the United States has secured a military victory over Iran, regardless of the outcome of ongoing peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. The negotiations, which stretched into a second day without a breakthrough, center on Iran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route closed by Tehran during the conflict.

The talks, mediated by Pakistan, began on Saturday between U.S. and Iranian delegations. The American side, led by Vice President JD Vance and including special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, presented what Vance described as a "final and best offer" after 21 hours of discussions. "We leave here with a very simple proposal, a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We'll see if the Iranians accept it," Vance told reporters. He emphasized the need for Iran to provide firm assurances against developing nuclear weapons, stating, "The simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon." Iranian officials reported...