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New peace talks in doubt after U.S. seizes Iranian ship

After the U.S. seized an Iranian ship as part of its ongoing blockade of Iran's ports, the U.S. is sending a delegation to Pakistan to resume negotiations, but Iran officials have stated that they will not participate. Virginia Tech political and foreign affairs ...