Why US-Iran talks failed after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad
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The US-Iran talks mediated by Pakistan have collapsed after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, with both sides failing to bridge differences over nuclear commitments and strategic demands. The talks were seen as crucial in determining the trajectory of a conflict that has disrupted global supply chains.
The US and Iran held direct talks in Islamabad, mediated by Pakistan. The talks lasted 21 hours but ended in a stalemate. The US delegation was led by Vice President JD Vance, while the Iranian side was headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. The main sticking points were Iran's nuclear program and uranium enrichment. The US insisted on a firm commitment from Tehran that it would not pursue nuclear weapons. Iran characterized the US position as excessive. The talks were the highest-level engagement between the two countries since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The US proposal was described as its final and best offer, with no immediate extension of the talks planned.
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