Negotiations with Iran's Speaker Fail to Reach Deal
Talks occurred amid a seven-week war that has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran.
Talks happened during a fragile two-week ceasefire as Israel continued strikes on Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The U.S. required an 'affirmative commitment' that Iran would not pursue nuclear weapons.
Iran's delegation presented 'red lines' demanding compensation for U.S.-Israeli strikes and release of frozen assets.
Pakistani officials suggested discussions might resume after a break.
The U.S. military is conducting mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
The failure threatens global energy markets due to the conflict's impact on Iran's 93 million people and the Strait of Hormuz.
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