According to a report by Nigerian Tribune, on Sunday April 12, 2026, the United States delegation has left Islamabad, Pakistan, after peace talks with Iran ended in deadlock.
The talks were led by US Vice President JD Vance and lasted about 21 hours but produced no agreement, major disagreements focused on Iran’s nuclear programme and American demands for firm commitments.
JD Vance said Iran did not accept key conditions, especially assurances against developing nuclear weapons, he added that he had consulted repeatedly with Donald Trump during the negotiations.
The United States maintained that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remained its central goal, officials said clear red lines were communicated throughout the discussions.
“The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement, and I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of America,” Vance said.
Iran responded that it did not expect a final deal from a single round of talks, Iranian officials said such negotiations usually require more time and several sessions.
Iran’s foreign ministry stated that it remained open to continued discussions through regional partners, state media in Tehran also blamed strong US demands for the breakdown.
Pakistani officials encouraged both sides to keep the ceasefire and continue dialogue, Pakistan said it was ready to support further diplomatic engagement if requested.
The meeting in Islamabad was the first direct high-level US-Iran contact in over a decade, it was also the most significant engagement since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran.
Tensions remain high as the ceasefire between the United States, Iran, and Israel stays fragile, the situation continues to raise concern among regional observers……See More
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