The negotiations between the United States and Iran held in the city of Islamabad ended without any agreement. According to Reuters, the 21-hour meeting was organized mainly with the aim of stopping the war and achieving stable peace.
The head of the US delegation, Vice President J.D. Vance, made a statement after the talks and said that the sides were unable to reach an agreement. According to him, this is especially bad news for Iran.
— “We were unable to reach an agreement, and this is especially bad news for Iran,” Vance said. He also stated that Washington had already clearly defined its “red lines” in advance.
According to Vance, Iran did not accept the conditions proposed by the US, including the obligation not to develop nuclear weapons. After the talks ended, the American delegation left Pakistan.
The main disagreements arose over Iran’s nuclear program and the issue of control over the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran put forward demands regarding control of this strategic area, war reparations, and a regional ceasefire.
The US, in turn, demands free movement through this key route, which is important for global energy supply. It was noted that a climate of distrust remains between the parties.
An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that a major agreement should not be expected from a single meeting. A two-week ceasefire agreement currently remains in place.
It is also reported that hundreds of oil tankers have gathered around the Strait of Hormuz, while some vessels have begun to resume movement.
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