Washington: High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad ended without an agreement after nearly 21 hours of discussions, with Tehran attributing the breakdown to what it described as “unreasonable” demands from Washington, Hindustan Times reported.
According to Hindustan Times, Iranian state media, including Press TV, cited major disagreements over issues such as control of the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear rights, and other sensitive matters as central to the deadlock. Officials in Tehran maintained that despite engaging in prolonged and intensive negotiations, the US position ultimately prevented any breakthrough.
State broadcaster IRIB said the Iranian delegation participated in continuous talks aimed at safeguarding national interests and proposed multiple initiatives. However, it claimed that Washington’s demands were excessive and hindered progress, leading to the collapse of the discussions.
The talks, held in Pakistan’s capital, were part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilise tensions following weeks of conflict and a fragile ceasefire. As reported by Hindustan Times, both sides entered negotiations with significant differences, making a resolution difficult within a single round of dialogue.
US Vice President JD Vance, who led the American delegation, stated that no agreement had been reached and indicated that Washington’s key expectations including commitments related to nuclear activity remained unmet. The US maintained that its proposals were clear, while Iran insisted it had offered reasonable solutions.
Pakistan played a mediating role in facilitating the discussions, urging both parties to continue dialogue and uphold the ceasefire despite the lack of a deal.
The failure of the Islamabad talks underscores the deep divisions between the two sides on critical geopolitical and security issues. While no immediate timeline has been set for further negotiations, diplomatic engagement is expected to continue, Hindustan Times added.
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