Islamabad peace talks end without a result, what Pakistan, America, Iran said?
The ongoing peace talks between Iran and the United States in Islamabad, Pakistan have ended without a result. The negotiations lasted for over 21 hours. According to reports, the difficult points between the two sides revolve around the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.
Vance has now departed for the United States along with his team. Before returning home, Vance held a press conference. He stated that the U.S. is returning without having reached any deal. The failure to reach an agreement is worse news for Iran than it is for the United States.
Vance also emphasized that any agreement would require Iran to pledge that it will not develop nuclear weapons. The U.S. terms were clear, but Iran did not accept them.
Meanwhile, Iran stated that the conditions set by the United States were excessively stringent. Consequently, a path toward an agreement could not be found.
Following the conclusion of the talks, a statement was issued by Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
In this statement, appealing to the United States and Iran, Ishaq Dar stated, "It is imperative that both sides maintain their commitment to a ceasefire."
A post shared on the Pakistani Foreign Ministry's 'X' handle read, "We hope that both sides will move forward in a positive spirit, so that lasting peace and prosperity may be achieved across the entire region and beyond."
Concluding the post, Pakistan affirmed that it would continue to play its role in facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran in the days ahead.
Speaking at a press conference following talks with Iran, JD Vance stated that the two countries have not yet reached an agreement.
He also mentioned that he remained in constant contact with U.S. President Donald Trump throughout the negotiations with Iran.
He noted that Trump was involved in the discussions with Iran and that he spoke with the President anywhere from "half a dozen" to "a dozen" times during this period.
JD Vance stated that the United States has put forward a very straightforward proposal, and that this constitutes the "final and best offer."
He added, "We shall see whether or not the Iranians accept it."
Ismail Baghai, the spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has issued a statement regarding the status of peace talks with the United States.
In a post on social media, Baghai described the dialogue as "intensive," but stated that the success of the ongoing negotiations "depends on the seriousness and good intentions of the opposing side."
Baghai also appealed to the United States to refrain from making "excessive demands and unlawful requests" and to acknowledge Iran's "legitimate rights and interests."
He noted that issues such as the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and the "complete end of the war in Iran" were discussed during the negotiations.
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