Goa, April 12 -- Vice President JD Vance announced no agreement was reached in historic US-Iran negotiations, declaring America's "best, final offer" rejected. Both sides entered claiming victory in their recent conflict, making compromise elusive from the start.

The fragile truce, inked Wednesday amid President Trump's threats to "destroy Iranian civilization," remains intact. Yet, no clarity emerged on resuming strikes against Iran. Escalation odds have spiked as diplomacy falters.

Iran's selective closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz, choking global oil flows, shows no sign of lifting. Talks failed to broker reopening, dashing hopes for negotiated access.

Two US warships now steam toward the Gulf, signaling military alternatives...