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After 21 hours of continuous negotiations in Islamabad, the United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement, according to US Vice President JD Vance.

Speaking at a press conference following the meeting—widely referred to as the “Islamabad Talks”—Vance said that while there was progress on several key issues, no final deal could be secured. He added that the US delegation is preparing to leave Pakistan without a formal agreement.

Vance stated that the United States clearly outlined its position during the discussions, specifying where compromises were possible and where they were not. However, the Iranian delegation did not accept those conditions.

At the start of the talks, he praised the mediation efforts of Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir, noting that Pakistan made sincere efforts to facilitate a deal between the two countries.

One of the main sticking points was Iran’s nuclear program. Vance emphasized that the United States wants Iran to provide a clear commitment that it will never develop nuclear weapons or pursue the capability to do so.

He noted that such assurances have not yet been satisfactorily provided. Despite the current deadlock, the US Vice President expressed hope that a resolution could still be achieved through future diplomatic efforts.

Analysts warn that the lack of agreement could further escalate tensions in the Middle East, although diplomatic channels remain open for continued dialogue.