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U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad have ended without a resolution, following 21 hours of negotiation. The talks aimed to address ongoing tensions but ultimately failed to produce an agreement.

Coverage analyzed: NPR | Al Jazeera | The Washington Post | Fox News
NPR’s headline, “No Deal: U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad fall through,” emphasizes the conclusion of the talks as a setback, focusing on the lack of agreement. In contrast, Al Jazeera’s “Iran war live: Vance says no deal reached, US has made ‘best, final offer’” highlights the U.S. position, presenting the situation as a missed opportunity for Iran, thereby framing the narrative around U.S. diplomacy. The Washington Post opts for “Direct U.S.-Iran talks fail to reach resolution after lengthy negotiation,” which stresses the process and the effort involved rather than the implications of the failed outcome. Fox News’ “Vance says US-Iran talks end without deal after 21 hours of negotiations” similarly contextualizes the duration of discussions, portraying the event as a procedural failure.