Islamabad Peace Talks: Iran and the United States reached a consensus on several issues; however, an agreement could not be concluded following the talks held in Islamabad due to disagreements on two or three critical matters. This information was provided by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghai.
Baghai stated, “We reached a consensus on numerous issues, but our views diverged on two or three significant points, and ultimately, the talks failed to yield an agreement.”
Fallowing the conclusion of the talks, a statement was issued by Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
In this statement, appealing to the United States and Iran, Ishaq Dar stated, “It is imperative that both sides maintain their commitment to a ceasefire.”
A post shared on the Pakistani Foreign Ministry’s ‘X’ handle read, “We hope that both sides will move forward in a positive spirit, so that lasting peace and prosperity may be achieved across the entire region and beyond.”
Concluding the post, Pakistan affirmed that it would continue to play its role in facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran in the days ahead.
Speaking at a press conference following talks with Iran, JD Vance stated that the two countries have not yet reached an agreement.
He also mentioned that he remained in constant contact with U.S. President Donald Trump throughout the negotiations with Iran.
He noted that Trump was involved in the discussions with Iran and that he spoke with the President anywhere from “half a dozen” to “a dozen” times during this period.
JD Vance stated that the United States has put forward a very straightforward proposal, and that this constitutes the “final and best offer.”
He added, “We shall see whether or not the Iranians accept it.”
On the night of April 8, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran, following which representatives from Iran and the US held talks in Islamabad on Saturday.
On Sunday morning, the head of the US delegation, Vice President J.D. Vance, announced that Iran and the United States had failed to reach an agreement during the protracted negotiations, and that the US delegation was returning without a deal.
