Islamabad, April 12 (IANS): Negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded without a deal in Islamabad on Sunday, as US Vice President JD Vance departed Pakistan following marathon discussions that failed to yield a breakthrough.
Speaking after the talks, Vance said the US had presented its “final and best offer” after nearly a full day of intensive engagement. While both sides held substantive discussions in “good faith,” the proposal did not receive Iran’s acceptance. He emphasized that despite the lack of agreement, dialogue had been constructive on several key issues.
Vance further stated that Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities had been “destroyed,” shifting the focus of negotiations toward securing a long-term commitment from Tehran to refrain from developing nuclear weapons. According to him, the central question now is whether Iran is willing to demonstrate a sustained intention to avoid pursuing nuclear capabilities in the future.
“The simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon,” Vance said, reiterating that this remains a core objective of the US administration.
Meanwhile, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that the talks ended without progress due to what it described as “excessive demands” from the US side, which hindered the possibility of reaching a common framework.
Earlier, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei noted that discussions over the past 24 hours covered a wide range of issues, including the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear concerns, sanctions relief, war reparations, and the broader regional conflict.
Baghaei stressed that the success of future diplomatic efforts would depend on mutual good faith, respect for Iran’s rights, and the avoidance of unreasonable demands.
With no agreement reached, uncertainty continues to surround the future of US–Iran relations.
