06:06 AM | 12 Apr 2026
Disagreements hinder the agreement... The failure of the US-Iranian negotiations in Islamabad
Fady Mahouly
US Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed that "the talks with the Iranian side did not result in an agreement, despite negotiating rounds that lasted for hours and with the participation of what he described as 'wonderful' efforts by the Pakistani delegation to bring viewpoints closer together."
Vance explained during a press conference after the end of the last round of negotiations in Islamabad that "the United States negotiated in 'good faith' and made what he considered 'the best possible offer' to the Iranians, but these efforts did not lead to an agreement that satisfies both parties," pointing out that "the Iranian side did not express a clear commitment to abandoning its nuclear program or providing strong guarantees not to seek to possess a nuclear weapon."
Vance added that "Iran's nuclear facilities were destroyed, but this was not accompanied by an Iranian pledge to stop the nuclear program," pointing out "shortcomings" in the course of the talks.
The US Vice President stressed that “Washington needed strong assurances from Tehran, but Iran “chose not to accept the American conditions,” which led to the American delegation returning to Washington without reaching a final agreement.”
For its part, Fars Agency reported, citing a source close to the negotiating team, that “Iran has no plans for the next round of negotiations.”
She added, "The American team was looking for an excuse to leave the negotiating table, and they were not prepared to lower their expectations."
She said, "The United States demanded during the negotiations what it was unable to achieve in the war."
In this context, Tasnim Agency reported that the Iranian-American negotiations in Islamabad ended without reaching an agreement.
Explaining that no agreement was reached due to excessive American demands, and that the United States demanded during the negotiations the removal of Iranian enriched materials as well as the management of the Strait of Hormuz.