US-Iran Talks in Islamabad End Without Agreement
ISLAMABAD (Afghan Verified) -- Direct talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, concluded without an agreement after 21 hours of discussions, according to US Vice President JD Vance.
Vance, who led the US delegation, said Iran rejected key demands, including a commitment not to develop nuclear weapons. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei accused the US of lacking good faith and engaging in extortion, vowing to protect national interests by all means.
The talks, mediated by Pakistan, marked the highest-level in-person engagement since Iran's 1979 Revolution, according to reports cited by Amu TV. Key points of contention included Iran's nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz, per the New York Times as reported by Amu TV.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met separately with Vance and the Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, expressing hope for de-escalation and regional stability.
Amu TV, citing the New York Times, reported the talks followed recent US-Israel attacks that killed former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials, prompting a temporary two-week ceasefire. Both sides acknowledged ongoing differences but expressed willingness to continue diplomacy, potentially through technical teams.
No other outlets confirmed the attacks or ceasefire details.
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Where reports agree
- US-Iran direct talks occurred in Islamabad with Pakistan mediation
- Highest-level engagement since 1979 Revolution
- JD Vance led US delegation
- Iranian Parliament Speaker led Iranian side
- No agreement reached
- Nuclear program a major sticking point
Where reports differ
- Background of US-Israel attacks killing Khamenei and Strait closure (only Amu TV)
- Exact duration: 21 hours (Hurriyat, Pajhwok) vs. several rounds (Amu TV)
- Talks fully ended vs. continuing via intermediaries/technical teams (Amu TV, Pajhwok)
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