US and Iran fail to reach peace deal after marathon talks in Pakistan
Planeloads of negotiators and too little time: US and Iran’s 21 hours of talks
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The United States and Iran concluded high-level talks in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 12, 2026, without reaching a peace deal. The 21-hour meeting, the highest-level between the two countries since 1979, ended with US Vice President JD Vance stating that Iran refused to accept US terms, specifically regarding a commitment to not develop nuclear weapons or the means to do so quickly. Iran's Foreign Ministry indicated that a deal was not expected at the first meeting. The US delegation, led by Vance, emphasized the need for a fundamental commitment from Iran on nuclear proliferation, while the talks also reportedly addressed issues related to the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the lack of immediate agreement, further negotiations may continue remotely.
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AI-ExtractedNo one had expected the talks with the US to reach an agreement in a single session.
The US needs to see a fundamental commitment from Iran not to develop nuclear weapons.
Iran chose not to accept US terms after 21 hours of negotiations.
The United States and Iran failed to reach a deal after talks in Islamabad.
The main sticking points seem to be the Strait of Hormuz and the gaps in the nuclear issue.
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