Islamabad, April 12, 2026 – The Europe Today: JD Vance has stated that no final agreement was reached with Iran following extensive negotiations in Islamabad, confirming that the US delegation would return to Washington without a deal.
Addressing a press briefing in Islamabad, the US Vice President said both sides engaged in detailed discussions covering a wide range of critical issues, with Washington participating in the talks in good faith and demonstrating flexibility throughout the process.
“We have not yet reached a final agreement and are returning to the United States without a deal. Iran has declined to accept our conditions,” Vance said.
He noted that negotiations lasted approximately 21 hours, during which multiple matters were discussed, including issues related to Iran’s frozen assets. Despite efforts to achieve a positive outcome, differences remained unresolved.
Vance emphasized that the United States had clearly outlined its conditions, particularly concerning Iran’s nuclear capabilities. He stated that while certain uranium enrichment facilities had been destroyed, Washington remains firm in its objective to prevent Iran from acquiring the capacity to rapidly develop nuclear weapons.
“We seek a clear commitment that Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons in the future,” he added.
The Vice President described the outcome as mixed, noting that while substantive discussions took place on several key issues, no agreement was finalized. “The good news is that we had serious engagement on many concrete matters. The bad news is that no deal was reached,” he remarked.
He further said the US had communicated both its “red lines” and areas where flexibility was possible, while also making clear which demands were non-negotiable.
Vance expressed gratitude to Shehbaz Sharif and Syed Asim Munir for their efforts in facilitating the talks, praising their role in attempting to bridge differences between Washington and Tehran.
He revealed that Donald Trump had directed the delegation to approach the negotiations with sincerity and make every possible effort to secure an agreement. Vance added that he remained in continuous contact with President Trump throughout the talks, speaking with him multiple times.
The Vice President also noted that consultations were held with senior US officials, including members of the national security team, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and other top defense and foreign policy figures.
The Islamabad Talks were widely seen as a crucial diplomatic effort aimed at easing tensions and advancing a potential US-Iran agreement, though no breakthrough was achieved during this round of negotiations.
