No U.S.-Iran peace deal, and Viktor Orbán concedes defeat: Weekend Rundown
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By Mark Hodge
Published on April 12, 2026.
Negotiators from Washington and Tehran have left Pakistan without a peace agreement, raising the possibility of a return to fighting. The failure comes as President Donald Trump warns of a potential war that has already resulted in thousands of deaths and impacts global economy. After the talks ended, Trump instructed the U.S. Navy to begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of trying to extort vessels for passage. Viktor Orbán, who had been praised for his university policies, concedes defeat in a speech to supporters in Budapest. Efforts to expel Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, from Congress are gaining momentum following separate sexual misconduct allegations against each other.
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