Vice President JD Vance returned to Washington after peace talks with Iranian leaders collapsed in Pakistan. Immediately following the failure, President Donald Trump announced the start of a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. This signals the failure of regional stabilization efforts due to Iran's rejection of the U.S. offer.
After talks collapsed, US President Trump is considering restarting limited military strikes and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz against Iran. Officials are also weighing a broader bombing campaign, though this is less likely due to fears of regional instability. Another option involves a short-term blockade while pressuring allies to secure maritime traffic.