US Announces End of Negotiations with Iran Without Reaching an Agreement

SadaNews - U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance announced on Sunday morning the end of negotiations with Iran without reaching an agreement, confirming the return of his delegation to the United States.

Vance, who led the U.S. delegation in Pakistan, stated that the talks lasted 21 hours, but "Iran chose not to accept U.S. terms," pointing to "shortcomings" in the discussions.

He added in a brief press conference: "No agreement has been reached yet," affirming that the U.S. delegation "was very flexible" with Iran.

Vance considered that the United States "needs to see conclusive assurance that Iran will not seek to acquire nuclear weapons."

He said: "We set our red lines for the Iranians," noting that "failing to reach an agreement is not a good thing."

He added: "We will return to the United States without reaching an agreement with Iran."

The Iranian news agency "Tasnim" also announced that the negotiations ended without reaching an agreement.

The agency considered that "exaggerated U.S. demands hindered reaching a mutual framework and agreement."

The Iranian government stated earlier on Sunday that negotiations between the United States and Iran had ended for the time being, following a series of talks in Pakistan aimed at ending the war.

The talks held in Islamabad were the first direct meeting between the United States and Iran in over a decade and the highest level of discussions since 1979.

An Iranian state television reporter noted that the talks would continue on Sunday, but Vance announced that his delegation would leave for the United States.

A Pakistani mediator stated that Vance, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump, met with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for two hours before taking a break.

Another Pakistani source regarding the talks mentioned that "there were fluctuations in mood from both sides, with discussions ranging between escalation and calm during the meetings."