Dehradun, April 13 -- After 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, the US and Iran failed to agree on a peace agreement. It is hoped that this will not result in the breakdown of the ongoing ceasefire. Attempts are being made to create grounds for the negotiations to continue as some understanding must have been arrived at between the two parties regarding each other's positions.
Going by President Donald Trump's immediate reaction, the US might just walk away from the mess it has created based on his claim that the 'war has been won'. This would leave the Strait of Hormuz in the hands of Iran, to the great detriment of the Gulf countries, as also those who obtain oil from the region, such as India, China, Japan, Australia, et al. Also, even if t...