ISLAMABAD (HRNW): The high-stakes negotiations between Iran and the United States, hosted by Pakistan, have concluded without reaching a final agreement. U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced that despite extensive dialogue, the U.S. delegation is returning home without a deal due to Iran’s refusal to accept American terms.
U.S. Perspective: “A Bad News for Iran”
During a press briefing in Islamabad prior to his departure, Vice President JD Vance shared the following key points:
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Departure Without a Deal: “We held lengthy negotiations for over 21 hours, but the bad news is that we have not reached a final agreement. We are heading back to the U.S. without a deal.”
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Nuclear Commitments: Vance emphasized that the U.S. did not hear a clear commitment from the Iranian delegation regarding nuclear weapons. He stated that Washington requires “clear and positive verification” that Iran will not pursue a nuclear arsenal.
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Firm Terms: He noted that the U.S. participated in good faith and presented clear conditions, but Iran chose not to accept them, adding that this outcome is “worse news for Iran than for the United States.”
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Gratitude to Hosts: The Vice President extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their hospitality and role in facilitating the talks.
Iran’s Stance: “Dialogue Will Continue Despite Differences”
Earlier, the Iranian government issued a statement via social media, presenting a more persistent outlook on the diplomatic process:
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Draft Exchanges: Tehran clarified that after 14 hours of sessions, technical experts from both sides were exchanging written drafts.
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Ongoing Negotiations: While acknowledging remaining differences, Iran announced that upon Pakistan’s proposal, both sides had agreed to continue the dialogue on Sunday after a brief hiatus.
The Diplomatic Context
The departure of the U.S. Vice President suggests a significant impasse in the direct talks facilitated by Pakistan. While the U.S. appears to have halted this current round of engagement, Iran’s willingness to continue technical discussions indicates that the diplomatic channel, though strained, remains open.
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