Differences on key issues
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran met what he described as “maximalist demands”, suggesting the two sides were close to agreement on several points before differences on key issues halted progress.
US Vice President JD Vance, who led the US delegation, confirmed that the talks ended without an agreement, stressing that Iran had not accepted US terms, particularly on security guarantees AND nuclear commitments.
Pakistani officials, who hosted the meetings, urged both sides to uphold the existing two-week ceasefire and continue dialogue despite obstacles.
The negotiations, held under a framework facilitated by Pakistan, were aimed at turning an initially fragile pause in hostilities into lasting peace, touching on contentious issues including sanctions relief, Iran’s nuclear program and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
While some observers noted progress on technical points, the lack of a formal agreement leaves the future of the ceasefire uncertain and raises questions about how and whether further diplomacy can bridge the remaining divide between Washington and Tehran.
