JD Vance and his delegation have left Islamabad after more than 23 hours of intense negotiations failed to produce an agreement to end the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Speaking to the media before departing aboard Air Force Two, Vance admitted that despite extensive discussions, no breakthrough was achieved. He stated that the United States had firmly presented its key demands, particularly insisting on clear assurances that Iran would neither develop nor obtain nuclear weapons or related capabilities.
According to Vance, Iranian representatives did not agree to these conditions, resulting in a deadlock. He also revealed that Donald Trump remained closely involved throughout the process, holding multiple consultations with the US team during the talks.
Meanwhile, Iranian state-affiliated media presented a contrasting view, suggesting that the US side made excessive demands that hindered progress. Officials in Tehran indicated that while this round of talks ended without success, communication may continue through technical-level channels.
The Islamabad discussions were historically significant, marking the first direct high-level engagement between the United States and Iran in over a decade, and the most senior contact since the Iranian Revolution.
The US delegation included senior figures such as Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, while Iran was represented by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Abbas Araqchi.
Journalists present at the talks described the atmosphere as tense, with discussions shifting between cautious hope and sharp disagreements. Despite the lengthy negotiations, Vance did not clarify whether any progress had been made regarding the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which continues to impact global energy markets.
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