India, April 12 -- Peace talks between the US and Iran stalled in the early hours of Sunday without any conclusion, with uncertainty surrounding what happens next as the fragile two-week truce ends by April 22.

US Vice President J D Vance said talks fell flat after Iran chose "not to accept" the terms put forth by the US. The primary issue between both sides is Iran's nuclear programme. US President Donald Trump has since issued new threats against Iran.

Iran had also laid out some key demands ahead of the talks, including financial compensation for damage caused by US-Israeli strikes, a halt to all regional hostilities against proxy groups, and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has denied it is enriching uranium for a nuclear...