US-Iran Peace Talks Fail As Iran Rejects US Terms After 21-Hour Islamabad Meeting
Key Takeaways
- After 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, US and Iran failed to reach a deal
- Iran rejected U.S. terms not to pursue nuclear weapons
- Vance said the outcome was bad for Iran; U.S. delegation left Pakistan without a deal
Talks Collapse
The United States and Iran failed to reach a peace agreement after 21 hours of marathon talks in Islamabad.
Vice President JD Vance announced that Iran chose not to accept our terms.
The core sticking point was Iran's unwillingness to give up its pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded that no one had expected an agreement in a single session.
The talks were the highest-level face-to-face encounter between Washington and Tehran since 1979.
Major points of disagreement included Iran's nuclear program, control of the Strait of Hormuz, and the release of frozen assets.
Iran's Response and Regional Stakes
Iran's parliamentary speaker said the US failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation.
Iran's deputy parliament speaker declared the Strait of Hormuz completely under Iranian control.
The virtual closure of the strait has sent fuel prices soaring.
Israel has refused to stop its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The internet blackout in Iran entered its 44th day.
US Political Dynamics
Vance spoke with President Trump multiple times during the talks.
“The United States and Iran have failed to reach a deal after high-stakes talks in the Pakistani capital, with Vice President JD Vance saying Tehran refused to accept Washington’s terms after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad”
Trump had earlier said We win, regardless of the outcome.
Trump shared an article discussing the possibility of a naval blockade against Iran.
The US Central Command began operations to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz.
The failure of the talks raised questions about the ceasefire.
Next Steps Uncertain
Analysts said the issues dividing the two countries were so complex that a single round was unlikely to produce a deal.
Neither Vance nor Ghalibaf ruled out another round of negotiations.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said diplomacy never comes to an end.
Pakistan said it would continue to play a role in peace efforts.
The failure came as Israel continued strikes in southern Lebanon.
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