ISLAMABAD: The first round of prolonged negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded without a final agreement, as US Vice President J. D. Vance confirmed that both sides failed to reach a deal despite extensive discussions.
Addressing a press briefing in Islamabad after nearly 21 hours of talks, Vance stated that while negotiations were held in good faith and covered multiple key issues, no conclusive agreement could be achieved. He described the outcome as disappointing, particularly for Iran, noting that Washington had clearly presented its conditions during the dialogue.
Vance emphasized that the US did not receive a firm commitment from Iran regarding its nuclear program, adding that a clear and verifiable assurance is essential to ensure that Tehran does not pursue nuclear weapons. He reiterated that without such guarantees, progress toward a deal would remain difficult.
The US Vice President announced that the American delegation would return home without signing any agreement. He also thanked Pakistan’s leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military officials, for facilitating the talks and hosting the delegations.
Earlier, Iranian officials had indicated that despite the lack of a final agreement, technical teams from both sides were continuing discussions and exchanging draft proposals. They also signaled willingness to resume talks after a pause, keeping diplomatic channels open for further engagement.
