Islamabad, Pakistan — United States Vice President JD Vance has departed Pakistan after more than 21 hours of direct negotiations with Iranian representatives failed to produce an agreement.
The high-level talks, held in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad in South Asia, aimed to resolve key issues in the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, including concerns over Iran’s nuclear program.
Vance described the discussions as substantive but ultimately unsuccessful because Iran did not accept the American terms.
Speaking at a brief press conference in Islamabad on Sunday, April 12, 2026, Vance said the United States had put forward its position clearly. Okay News reports that the vice president stressed the United States negotiated in good faith throughout the marathon session.
Vance boarded Air Force Two shortly after the remarks and left for the United States. The failure to reach a deal leaves uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire and the future stability in the region, which has implications for global energy routes and international security.
Analysts note that such direct talks represent a rare level of engagement between the two countries in recent decades. What happens next remains unclear, with both sides indicating possible future discussions after a break.
