Negotiations between the United States and Iran, which took place in the Pakistani capital, ended early Sunday without a breakthrough, as the two sides failed to overcome their deep differences on nuclear issues, the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions relief, officials said.
The talks, organized by Pakistan, lasted approximately 21 hours, from Saturday to Sunday morning. Shortly after their conclusion, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated on social media that the discussions had covered key issues, including the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear matters, war reparations, the lifting of sanctions, and an end to the war against Iran and the region.
He stated that Iranian negotiators had done everything possible to defend their country's rights and interests, adding that the two sides had exchanged information and substantive texts.
However, US Vice President JD Vance said at a press conference in Islamabad on Sunday morning that no agreement had been reached and that the US delegation would return home.
Mr. Vance thanked Pakistan for its mediation efforts, noting that the country had played an active role in helping to bridge the differences between the two sides. He added that the absence of an agreement would have more serious consequences for Iran than for the United States.
Mr. Vance stated that the main sticking point remained Iran's nuclear ambitions. He clarified that the United States demanded a clear, long-term commitment from Iran to renounce the development of nuclear weapons or related capabilities, but that they had not seen such a willingness. He described this as a "red line" drawn by President Donald Trump for negotiations.
The failure of negotiations has jeopardized a fragile two-week ceasefire, raising fears of a resumption of hostilities in the region.
