Ball in US Court, Iran in No Hurry in Negotiations, Source Says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has offered reasonable proposals in the negotiations held in Islamabad, an informed source said, adding the ball is now in the US court.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran has offered reasonable proposals in the negotiations held in Islamabad, an informed source said, adding the ball is now in the US court.
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 12 (ANI): After a marathon session of negotiations between the United States and Iran in Pakistan that lasted about 21 hours, US VP JD Vance left for the United States as the stalemate persists between the two parties The US Vice-President left shortly after speaking to reporters in the early hours of Sunday.
Tasnim: Iran in no hurry to resume negotiations, ball in America’s court Iran is “in no hurry” to resume negotiations with the United States and believes the “ball is in America’s court,” Tasnim news agency reported, citing an informed source. The report said Tehran had presented “reasonable initiatives” during the talks. The Iranians have accused Washington of miscalculating in negotiations and warned that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz would not change unless the United States agrees to what Iran considers a reasonable deal.
Tasnim: No change in Hormuz until US agrees to ‘reasonable’ deal Iran’s Tasnim news agency, citing an informed source, reported that there will be no change in the situation in the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington agrees to what Tehran considers a “reasonable” deal. Disagreements in US-Iran negotiations centred on Iran’s claim to control the Strait of Hormuz and its refusal to give up its stockpile of enriched uranium. Iran said it has no plans to hold another round of negotiations with the United States, Fars news agency reported, citing a source close to the Iranian delegation.
ISLAMABAD (Tasnim) – US Vice President JD Vance said no agreement was reached with Iran after marathon talks in Pakistan, saying the US was not able to get to a situation where Iranians were willing to accept the US terms.
(260412) -- ISLAMABAD, April 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 10, 2026 shows an exterior view of the Serena Hotel, a five-star property in the Red Zone, which has been reserved exclusively for the delegations from the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan. Negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad, Pakistan, have concluded without an outcome as the U. S.
ISLAMABAD, April 12 (Xinhua) -- No agreement was reached between the United States and Iran in the latest round of talks held in Islamabad, U. S. Vice President JD Vance said here on Sunday, as negotiations concluded without a breakthrough despite intensive engagement.
Axios: Hormuz control, uranium stockpile key disputes in US-Iran talks Disagreements in US-Iran negotiations centred on Iran’s claim to control the Strait of Hormuz and its refusal to give up its stockpile of enriched uranium, Axios reported. The issues have emerged as major points of contention in efforts to reach a deal, with both sides holding firm positions on maritime control and nuclear policy. Negotiations in Islamabad ended without an agreement after failing to bridge these differences.
Tehran [Iran], April 12 (ANI): Iran's Head of Center for Public Diplomacy and Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, on Sunday said that Iran's negotiators are employing all their capabilities, adding that the success of the efforts depends on the acceptance of Iran's legitimate rights and interests. Baqaei said that Iran's heavy losses have made its resolve stronger than ever.
ISLAMABAD (Tasnim) – The talks between Iran and the US in Islamabad, Pakistan ended without any agreement due to the excessive demands made by the US side.
Fars: Iran has no plans for further talks after failed negotiations Iran has no plans to hold another round of negotiations with the United States, Fars news agency reported, citing a source close to the Iranian delegation. The source said the American team was “looking for an excuse” to leave the talks. The report added that US negotiators were not prepared to lower their expectations and sought to achieve through diplomacy what they had failed to secure during the war.
Iran media: Talks end with no deal over ‘excessive’ US demands Iran’s Press TV reported that negotiations in Islamabad ended without an agreement, citing US “excessive demands” as the reason the two sides failed to reach a framework. The report said key disputes included the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear rights and other unresolved issues. The breakdown follows marathon talks between the United States and Iran that failed to bridge major differences despite extended discussions.
Vance says US seeks firm Iranian pledge on nuclear program US Vice President JD Vance said Washington is seeking an “affirmative commitment” from Iran that it will not pursue a nuclear weapon or the means to rapidly develop one, describing it as the central goal of the negotiations. “Again, their nuclear programme, such as it is, the enrichment facilities that they had before, they’ve been destroyed," he said. "But the simple question is, do we see a fundamental commitment of will for the Iranians not to develop a nuclear weapon, not just now, not just two years from now, but for the long term?
Vance says US made ‘final offer’ as proposal remains on table US Vice President JD Vance said Washington presented its “final and best offer” during talks with Iran, adding the proposal remains on the table as negotiators leave without an agreement. “We leave here with a very simple proposal … our final and best offer. We’ll see if the Iranians accept it,” Vance said, noting the team was in constant contact with President Donald Trump throughout the more than 20 hours of negotiations.
'Unreasonable demands': Talks pause as Iran calls for US flexibility Iran’s Fars news agency said the outcome of negotiations with the United States depends on Washington changing what it described as “unreasonable demands,” with the Strait of Hormuz among the key issues still unresolved. The agency said experts from both sides are working to find common ground, with Pakistan mediating efforts to narrow differences. It added that both delegations have paused talks to consult their expert teams on draft texts, with negotiations expected to resume once proposals are finalised.
The US vice-president made the announcement after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 12 (ANI): After hours of negotiations in Pakistan between US and Iran, talks have reached a stalemate on Sunday as US Vice President JD Vance said that no agreement has been reached in talks with Iran. He said that while they would be returning to the US, the development is a 'bad news for Iran' than it is for the United States.
US vice president says talks end without agreement US Vice President JD Vance said he is returning to the United States without reaching an agreement with Iran after more than 20 hours of negotiations in Islamabad. He thanked Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the army chief, calling them “incredible hosts,” and said they had worked to help bridge gaps between the two sides. “We have not reached an agreement,” Vance said, adding that the outcome was “bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States.
(260412) -- ISLAMABAD, April 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 12, 2026 shows a screen displaying a televised press conference by the U. S. delegation in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Tehran [Iran], April 12 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said that Iran has entered the ongoing negotiations with the United States in Islamabad with 'determination and seriousness,' while adding that the outcome of the talks will ultimately depend on Washington's approach.