US-Iran Peace Deal Eludes Agreement After Lengthy Talks in Pakistan
Diplomatic talks in Islamabad between the United States and Iran ended without a deal on 12 April 2026. Vice President JD Vance led the US delegation and said Tehran refused Washington’s terms after 21 hours of negotiations.
Vance told reporters shortly before leaving Islamabad that the result was disappointing. He said the lack of agreement was worse for Iran than for the United States.
US demands and stakes
Washington has insisted on an explicit pledge that Iran will not pursue a nuclear weapon. Vance also pressed Tehran to forswear acquiring the tools that would enable rapid weaponization.
The meeting in Islamabad marked the highest-level contact between Washington and Tehran since the 1979 Islamic revolution. Delegates worked through a long session but left without consensus.
Iran’s response
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said no one expected a complete agreement in a single session. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran is confident contacts with Pakistan and other regional partners will continue.
Pakistan’s mediator role
Pakistan urged both sides to uphold the ceasefire and to keep working toward a durable peace. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar thanked both delegations for recognizing Pakistan’s mediator role and called for a positive spirit to secure regional prosperity.
Officials said a US-Iran peace deal still eludes agreement after lengthy talks in Pakistan. Filmogaz.com reported the high-stakes meeting and the immediate reactions from all sides on 12 April 2026.
