US–Iran talks in Pakistan have gone through a bruising marathon, and now Tehran is sending its first sharp message after the Islamabad meeting. In this video, we break down what Iran’s government is really signaling when it suggests Washington has been “shown the door” after hours of tense negotiations. Has JD Vance’s high-stakes mission failed to break the deadlock over sanctions, Lebanon, and the Strait of Hormuz? We look at Iran’s comments on “excessive demands,” the warning that Hormuz won’t fully reopen without a framework deal, and why Tehran believes it holds the stronger hand on the world’s most critical oil chokepoint. With the U.S. insisting on nuclear guarantees and Iran pushing for asset relief and regional concessions, we unpack what each side wanted—and what they actually got. From the mood inside the Serena Hotel to the reaction in Washington and Tehran, this episode explains where the talks stand, and whether the U.S. just lost round one in the battle over Hormuz and beyond.