ISLAMABAD: After 21 grueling hours of negotiations in the Pakistani capital, high‑stakes talks between the United States and Iran collapsed without agreement, leaving Vice President JD Vance’s team to return to Washington empty‑handed.
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“We’ve had a number of substantive discussions with the Iranians. That’s the good news. The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement — and I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of America.”says, US VP JD Vance. pic.twitter.com/qvHR4FfIb7
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Within 45 minutes of declaring a “Best and Final Offer” at a late‑night news conference, Vance was reported boarding his flight back to Washington D.C., underscoring the stalemate.
BREAKING: After marathon negotiations in Pakistan, Vice President JD Vance says U.S. unable to reach agreement with Iran
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“We remained in constant contact with President Trump and were also in touch with the security team. We are leaving with a simple and final offer—let’s see what the Iranians say,” the Vice President told reporters.
BREAKING: JD Vance announces US-Iran talks have ended after 21 hours without an agreement, which is “bad news for Iran, much more than it is bad news for the US.”
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Officials confirmed that President Trump was consulted “a half dozen, a dozen times” during the marathon session, reflecting the weight Washington attached to the outcome. While the U.S. delegation walked out, Vance suggested the door was not entirely closed, saying a final proposal had been left on the table for Tehran’s consideration.
Before departing, Vance offered warm words for Pakistan’s leadership, thanking Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for hosting the dialogue.
“Let me say a note of appreciation to PM Shahbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Munir, incredible hosts. And whatever shortcomings in the negotiation, it wasn’t because of the Pakistanis, who did an amazing job and really tried to help us and the Iranians bridge the gap and get to a deal,” he said.
🚨جے ڈی وینس نور خان ائیر بیس سے واپس امریکہ روانہ، فیلڈ مارشل، اسحاق ڈار اور محسن نقوی نے جے ڈی وینس کو رخصت کیا pic.twitter.com/a9PSmsiFLS
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Diplomatic sources said both sides remained entrenched on core red lines, with no breakthrough despite repeated attempts to narrow differences. The failure marks another setback in efforts to ease tensions, though Washington’s “final and best offer” leaves open the possibility of renewed engagement should Tehran reconsider.
