12.04.2026 07:50
Pakistan called on the parties to adhere to a ceasefire following the inconclusive Islamabad talks between the US and Iran. While no agreement was reached during the 21-hour negotiations, the US stated that Iran did not commit to its nuclear program, while Tehran accused Washington. Pakistan announced that it would continue its diplomatic efforts to prevent the escalation of tensions.
The first direct talks between the US and Iran since 1979 ended without an agreement, while Pakistan called on the parties to adhere to a ceasefire.
No results came from the critical negotiations that lasted about 21 hours in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. US Vice President JD Vance announced after the talks that no agreement had been reached. Vance stated, “We had significant discussions with the Iranians, but we could not reach an agreement. This is bad news for Iran more than for the US.”
NUCLEAR CRISIS REMAINS ON THE TABLE
Vance emphasized that the most important issue causing the deadlock in the talks was Iran's nuclear program. The US side indicated that they expected a clear and long-term commitment from Tehran not to develop nuclear weapons, stating, “We have not seen a clear assurance in this regard.”
The US delegation announced that they presented a draft agreement defined as the “final and best offer” to Iran, but Tehran did not accept these terms.
The Iranian side, on the other hand, placed the responsibility for the disagreement on the US. According to reports in Iranian media, Washington's “excessive demands” prevented the formation of a common framework. It was stated that no consensus was reached, particularly on issues such as the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of nuclear materials from the country.
US DELEGATION LEFT ISLAMABAD
Following the failure of the talks, the US delegation left Pakistan. Along with Vice President JD Vance, the delegation included US President Donald Trump's Special Representative for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, and departed the country on “Air Force 2.”
The Iranian side announced that no new meeting with the US is planned at this stage.
CRITICAL CALL FROM PAKISTAN
After the negotiations, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar intervened. Dar emphasized that it is “vital” for the parties to adhere to the ceasefire, stressing that tensions should not escalate again.
The Pakistani government announced that it would continue its efforts to facilitate dialogue between the two countries in the coming days.