Iran-US Talks End in Islamabad, US’s Excessive Demands Prevent Common Framework
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.
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Fars: Iran has no plans for further talks after failed negotiations
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.
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Iran media: Talks end with no deal over ‘excessive’ US demands
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.
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Vance says US seeks firm Iranian pledge on nuclear program
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?
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Vance says US made ‘final offer’ as proposal remains on table
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.
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'Unreasonable demands': Talks pause as Iran calls for US flexibility
'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.
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Iran chose 'not to accept our terms', US VP Vance says after negotiations
The US vice-president made the announcement after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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"No deal reached", says US VP JD Vance as Islamabad talks reach stalemate
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.
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US vice president says talks end without agreement
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.
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Photo Flash | No agreement reached in Islamabad talks, says Vance
(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.
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Iranian President says Iran entered talks with US with "determination and seriousness"
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.
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Trump says Iran talks 'make no difference', attends UFC fight in Miami
Trump says Iran talks 'make no difference', attends UFC fight in Miami US President Donald Trump said it “makes no difference to me” whether a deal is reached with Iran, as negotiations continued in Islamabad. Trump made the comments before travelling to Miami to attend a UFC event, where he was seen speaking briefly with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. CNN reported that the two appeared to exchange a few words before Trump turned to the crowd behind him and pumped his fist while smiling.
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Ship traffic rises in Hormuz as US-Iran talks continue in Islamabad
Ship traffic rises in Hormuz as US-Iran talks continue in Islamabad At least 16 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the highest level since the start of the ceasefire, NBC News reported. US Central Command said two Navy guided-missile destroyers also transited the strategic waterway. Vice President JD Vance is expected to hold a news conference in Islamabad as trilateral talks between the United States and Iran continue.
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Iran says Islamabad talks involved extensive exchanges on key issues
Iran says Islamabad talks involved extensive exchanges on key issues Iran’s foreign ministry said negotiations in Islamabad included the exchange of numerous texts and messages as discussions continued between Iranian and US teams. A spokesperson said key issues under discussion included the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program. The spokesperson said the success of the diplomatic process depends on the “seriousness and good faith” of the other side, adding that progress requires avoiding what Iran described as excessive or illegal demands and recognising its “legitimate rights.
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Despite differences, negotiations will continue: Iran-US talks in Islamabad extended by one day
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 12 (ANI): Iran-US talks have been extended for another day after 15 hours of discussions, with both sides continuing negotiations despite persisting differences and technical teams exchanging draft texts, according to the Iranian state media, Press TV.
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Update: Iran-U.S. peace talks extended for another day: media
TEHRAN, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Negotiations between delegations from Iran and the United States will be extended for another day at Pakistan's proposal and at the two sides' consent, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported early Sunday.
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Pakistan proposes joint patrols for Hormuz in US-Iran talks
Pakistan proposes joint patrols for Hormuz in US-Iran talks Pakistan has put forward a proposal to regulate navigation through the Strait of Hormuz during talks between the United States and Iran, Al Jazeera Arabic reported, quoting a diplomatic source. The report said the negotiations in Islamabad were conducted directly between the two sides with Pakistani participation. The proposal includes joint patrols in the strategic waterway as part of efforts to ensure safe passage and reduce tensions.
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Israel seeks "a real peace agreement that will last for generations" with Lebanon: Netanyahu
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 12 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel is open to entering into a 'real' and enduring peace agreement with Lebanon, even as he intensified his criticism of Iran and its regional proxies, asserting that his government will continue military operations against what he termed a 'terrorist regime'.
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US-Iran talks conclude round, set to continue into second day
US-Iran talks conclude round, set to continue into second day Another round of face-to-face negotiations between the United States and Iran has concluded, Iran’s Fars news agency reported, adding that both sides are continuing to exchange texts with the involvement of expert teams. The talks, which have run for about 15 hours at Islamabad’s Serena Hotel, will continue into a second day, Fars said. Technical discussions are ongoing as negotiators work through key issues.
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No Official Has Joined Iranian Delegation in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Tasnim) – No Iranian official has joined the existing delegation in Islamabad, Pakistan.
