Micah Jonah, April 12, 2026
The United States and Iran have failed to reach a peace agreement following high-level talks held in Pakistan after more than 21 hours of negotiations.
The meeting in Islamabad marked a rare direct engagement between both countries but ended without a resolution.
United States Vice President, JD Vance, who led the American delegation, said Iran did not accept the terms presented by Washington. He stated that the United States requires a firm commitment from Iran not to develop nuclear weapons or related capabilities.
Iran’s position was conveyed by its foreign ministry, which stated that no agreement was expected from a single round of discussions and that engagements would continue through diplomatic channels.
The Iranian delegation was led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Pakistan, which hosted the meeting, called on both parties to sustain dialogue and maintain the ceasefire process. The country’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, expressed appreciation to both delegations for participating in the talks and acknowledged Pakistan’s mediation role.
The talks follow ongoing hostilities involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which began in late February and have affected multiple locations across the Middle East.
The situation remains under diplomatic engagement as both sides continue communication through available channels.
