12.04.2026 09:50
While no results came from the 21-hour peace summit between the US and Iran held in Islamabad, Pakistan, after the parties left the table, US President Trump attended a UFC event held in Florida.
The first direct talks between the US and Iran since 1979 were held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, but no agreement emerged from the critical 21-hour summit. After the parties left the table, US President Donald Trump’s participation in the UFC event held in Florida drew attention.
During the negotiations in Islamabad, the parties discussed many topics. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismail Bakayi stated that critical issues such as the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, war reparations, the lifting of sanctions, and the cessation of conflicts were addressed in the talks. Bakayi said, “Consensus was reached on many points, but there were disagreements on two important issues.”
2 CRITICAL TOPICS BLOCKING THE TABLE
At the forefront of the topics that led to a deadlock in the talks were the status of the Strait of Hormuz and the export of nuclear materials out of the country. While the US demanded a clear and long-term commitment from Iran not to develop nuclear weapons, Tehran described these demands as “excessive” and requested the lifting of sanctions and security guarantees.
"VERY BAD NEWS FOR IRAN"
US Vice President JD Vance emphasized in a statement after the talks that Iran did not provide the expected assurances regarding its nuclear program, stating, “This situation is bad news for Iran, not so much for the US.” The US side also announced that it had presented an “ultimate offer” to Iran, but this was not accepted.
The Iranian side, placing the responsibility for the disagreement on Washington, argued that the US's maximalist demands hindered the compromise. It was stated that the talks took place in an atmosphere of distrust and that an agreement should not be expected in a single session.
PAKISTAN INTERVENES: CALL FOR CEASEFIRE
Following the summit, a critical call came from Pakistan, which took on a mediating role. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on the parties to adhere to a ceasefire, emphasizing that tensions should not escalate again. The Islamabad administration announced that it would continue its efforts to maintain dialogue between the two countries.
US DELEGATION LEFT, NEW MEETING UNCERTAIN
After the talks ended without results, the US delegation left Islamabad. The Iranian side announced that there is currently no plan for a new meeting. Thus, the diplomatic process that began with great hopes collapsed in the first round.
NOTABLE IMAGES AFTER THE SUMMIT
Following all these developments, US President Donald Trump’s participation in the UFC event held in Florida became a topic of discussion. These images, which came immediately after the critical summit, led to various interpretations in the international public opinion.
As tensions in the region continue, it will become clear in the coming days whether the parties will sit down at the table again and whether the ceasefire can be maintained.