Islamabad: US Vice President JD Vance boarded a flight out of Pakistan on Sunday after marathon negotiations with Iran ended without agreement.
No deal emerged from the latest round of talks in Islamabad despite intensive discussions, Vance announced. The US delegation presented its "final and best offer" following nearly a day of continuous engagement, including substantive exchanges in good faith. However, Iran did not accept the proposal.
Vance noted that Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities have been destroyed, refocusing negotiations on securing Tehran's long-term commitment against developing nuclear weapons. The key question is whether Iran will demonstrate sustained intent to refrain from pursuing nuclear capabilities, not just now, but in the years ahead, he said.
He added: "The simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon. That is the core goal of the president of the United States, and that's what we've been trying to achieve through these negotiations."
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency confirmed the talks concluded without outcome, blaming US "excessive demands" for blocking a framework. Earlier, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei posted on X that discussions covered the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear issues, war reparations, sanctions relief, and ending the war against Iran and in the region.
Baghaei stressed success hinges on the other side's seriousness, avoidance of excessive or unlawful demands, and respect for Iran's rights.
(Inputs from IANS)