Talks between Iran and the United States held in Islamabad appeared to conclude without a final agreement, as U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced he was returning to Washington without a deal after more than 21 hours of negotiations.
Addressing a brief press briefing in Islamabad, Vance said detailed discussions were held on key issues during the prolonged talks, but no final agreement could be reached.
He stated that the U.S. delegation would return to Washington to brief President Donald Trump on the outcome of the negotiations.
The U.S. vice president thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir for Pakistan’s role, describing it as constructive and positive in facilitating the dialogue process.
Vance claimed that the United States demonstrated flexibility and goodwill during the talks while clearly outlining its red lines to the Iranian side.
He added that the U.S. delegation presented what he described as a strong proposal, warning that failure to reach an agreement could prove more detrimental for Iran.
According to Vance, Washington made it clear which points were negotiable and which were not, urging Iran to accept the outlined conditions.
He also emphasized that the U.S. seeks clear assurances from Iran that it will not pursue nuclear weapons, a central issue in the negotiations.
Following the briefing, Vance departed for the United States. He was seen off at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.