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JD Vance Says Iran Talks End Without Deal

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JD Vance Says Iran Talks End Without Deal, Leaves ‘Final Offer’ on Table

High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the Middle East war have concluded without an agreement, with U.S. Vice President JD Vance announcing that Washington has presented Tehran with its “final and best offer.”

Speaking on Sunday after more than 20 hours of marathon talks in Islamabad, Vance said the two sides failed to reach a breakthrough. He emphasized that the U.S. is seeking a firm commitment from Iran to abandon any pursuit of nuclear weapons—something he said was not secured during the discussions.

Despite the deadlock, Vance indicated that diplomacy is not yet over, leaving room for Iran to consider the proposal. The talks took place under a temporary pause in joint U.S.-Israel military operations, announced earlier in the week to allow space for negotiations.

Talks Collapse After Intense 

The Islamabad studies mediated by Pakistan, marked the highest-level engagement between Washington and Tehran since the Iranian Revolution. Both sides entered with strict stance complicating efforts to find common ground.

The conflict began after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, triggering retaliatory attacks from Tehran and escalating into a broader regional crisis with global economic repercussions.

Adding pressure during the talks, the United States signaled military readiness by deploying minesweeping naval vessels to the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, a move Iran strongly criticized. Iranian media accused Washington of making “excessive demands,” particularly regarding control of the vital shipping lane.

Trump Downplays Outcome

During the negotiations, U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to dismiss the importance of a diplomatic outcome, claiming that the United States had already achieved victory on the battlefield.

“Whether we make a deal or not makes no difference to me—we’ve won,” Trump said, citing the killing of senior Iranian leaders and the destruction of key military infrastructure.

Iran Uses Strategic Leverage

Iran’s delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, included around 70 officials—highlighting the impotance Tehran placed on the talks.

Following the initial attacks, Iran leveraged its position by tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies pass. This move sent oil prices soaring and increased political pressure on Washington.

While the U.S. military claimed its naval vessels entered the strait to begin clearing mines and secure shipping routes, Iran denied any such entrance and warned of severe consequences if foreign warships attempted to pass.

Deep Distrust on Both Sides

Iranian officials reiterated long-standing distrust toward the United States. Ghalibaf said past negotiations had been marked by “broken promises,” reinforcing Tehran’s skepticism.

Vance, however, maintained that the U.S. remains open to diplomacy—provided Iran negotiates in good faith. He warned that Washington would not tolerate attempts to delay or manipulate the process.

Analysts noted that the size and seniority of Iran’s delegation signaled seriousness about reaching a deal, even as deep divisions persisted.

Wider Conflict Still Unresolved

Iran has tied any broader agreement to demands such as the unfreezing of its assets and an end to Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon—conditions the United States has refused to consider in these talks.

Meanwhile, Israel has continued operations in Lebanon, insisting the ceasefire with Iran does not apply there. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he seeks a long-term peace arrangement with Lebanon but ruled out a ceasefire with Hezbollah.

As separate Israel-Lebanon talks are set to begin in Washington next week, tensions across the region remain high. With no deal yet reached and mutual suspicion still deep, the future of diplomacy—and the risk of further escalation—remains uncertain.

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