Pakistan Reopens Iran Border Following Week-Long Commercial Halt Pakistan has officially reopened its border with Iran, ending a week-long suspension of commercial traffic that had been in place during high-stakes diplomatic negotiations. The border closure coincided with a marathon 21-hour summit held in Islamabad, where U.S. and Iranian officials met to discuss a potential end to the ongoing conflict. The diplomatic sessions, mediated by Pakistan, marked the highest-level face-to-face encounter between the United States and Iran since 1979. Despite the intensity of the talks, Vice President JD Vance announced on Sunday that the two nations failed to reach a formal agreement to end the war, leaving the status of a current two-week cease-fire uncertain. Iranian officials cited significant disagreements over the control of the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear enrichment policies, and the lifting of economic sanctions as primary obstacles to a breakthrough. While the negotiations did not yield a final peace deal, the reopening of the border signals a return to standard commercial operations between the two neighboring countries as the broader regional cease-fire remains in effect.