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.
Addressing reporters from Islamabad, Vance said that during the negotiations that took place for 21 hours, several substantial discussions were held however, no conclusions were reached.”We’ve had a number of substance agreements with the Iranians- that is the good news.
The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement. That is bad news for Iran, much more than it is bad news for the United States of America.” “We go back to the United States having not come to an agreement”, Vance said.He underlined that while the US made it clear what its red lines were and the issues it was willing to accommodate, Iran, however, “chose not to accept our terms”.
Responding to the media, Vance reiterated that Washington had sought an affirmative commitment from Tehran not to seek nuclear weapons and the tools to achieve it.He added, “We just could not get to a situation where the Iranians were willing to accept opur terms.”
He said that while the US had been very “flexible and accommodating”, the talks could not make a headway.”We leave here with a very simple proposal- a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We’ll see if the Iranians accept it.”During the presser, Vance noted that he spoke with President Donald Trump “consistently”, along with several other top US officials throughout the negotiations, which included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, and Adm. Brad Cooper, Commander of US Central Command.
“We were constantly in communication with the team because we were negotiating in good faith,” Vance said.Meanwhile, CNN reported that the marathon talks covered issues including the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear program, as per Iran’s foreign ministry.The key announcement by the US Vice-President comes after marathon discussions took place in Islamabad. (ANI)
21 hours, no breakthrough: Vance leaves for US after deadlock in talks with Iran
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.
This stalemate has pushed the peace efforts significantly back in the round one of talks.He was seen off by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Army Chief Asim Munir.
The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement. That is bad news for Iran, much more than it is bad news for the United States of America.””We go back to the United States having not come to an agreement”, Vance said.He underlined that while the US made it clear what its red lines were and the issues it was willing to accommodate, Iran, however, “chose not to accept our terms”.
Responding to the media, Vance reiterated that Washington had sought an affirmative commitment from Tehran not to seek nuclear weapons and the tools to achieve them.He added, “We just could not get to a situation where the Iranians were willing to accept our terms.”He said that while the US had been very “flexible and accommodating”, the talks could not make a headway.
“We leave here with a very simple proposal- a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We’ll see if the Iranians accept it.”Meanwhile, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported that the talks ended between Tehran and Washington after the excessive demands by the US prevented a framework from being reached.It said that the points of contention included several issues, such as nuclear rights and the Strait of Hormuz. (ANI)
“Iran determined to utilise all tools, including diplomacy to secure national interests”: Iranian Spox
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.In a post on X, he said, “Diplomacy for us is the continuation of the sacred jihad of the defenders of the Iranian land. We have not forgotten and will not forget the experiences of America’s breaches of promise and malicious acts. Just as we will not forgive the heinous crimes committed by them and the Zionist regime during the course of the second and third imposed wars.”
“Today was a busy and long day for the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Islamabad. The intensive negotiations that began from the morning of Saturday with Pakistan’s benevolent efforts and mediation have continued without interruption until now, and numerous messages and texts have been exchanged between the two sides. The Iranian negotiators are employing all their capabilities, experience, and knowledge to safeguard Iran’s rights and interests. The heavy loss of our great elders, dear ones, and fellow countrymen has made our resolve to pursue the Iranian nation’s interests and rights firmer than ever before,” he added.Baqaei said that Iran will use all its tools to secure its national interests.”
Nothing can or should deter us from pursuing our great historical mission toward our beloved homeland and noble Iranian civilization. The Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to utilize all tools, including diplomacy, to secure national interests and protect the country’s well-being,” he said.”In the past 24 hours, discussions were held on various dimensions of the main negotiation topics, including the Strait of Hormuz, the nuclear issue, war reparations, lifting of sanctions, and the complete end to the war against Iran and in the region.
The success of this diplomatic process depends on the seriousness and good faith of the opposing side, refraining from excessive demands and unlawful requests, and the acceptance of Iran’s legitimate rights and interests,” he added.The statement comes as US Vice President JD Vance said that Iranians did not choose the offer.”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,” he said. (ANI)
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