Peace negotiations between the United States and Iran fail in Islamabad

Negotiations began yesterday in Islamabad, Pakistan and ended this morning. American Vice President J.D. Vance announced the conclusion of the talks, stating that he was returning to the United States. After 24 hours of intense diplomatic efforts, no agreement was reached. Following a marathon of negotiations at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad between American and Iranian delegations, the American Vice President spoke for the first time since his arrival in Pakistan. He mentioned that he was leaving without an agreement, despite substantial exchanges. The American side specifically mentioned that they did not receive the necessary guarantees regarding Tehran’s long-term renunciation of nuclear weapons, which is a red line for Washington.

Discussions also seemed to have stumbled on the issue of the Strait of Hormuz. In total, five rounds of discussions took place with note exchanges between the delegations each time. This demonstrates that a negotiation framework exists and some progress has been made.

According to several sources, initial points of convergence had emerged regarding the situation in Beirut, although no formal ceasefire agreement had been announced yet. The American message is clear: a final offer is now on the table, and it is up to Iran to decide whether to accept it or not.

Tehran stated on Sunday that no one expected the United States and Iran to reach an agreement after the first round of negotiations. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized that suspicion and mistrust were evident from the start. It was also mentioned that contacts with Pakistan and other regional allies would continue.

[Context: The article discusses the conclusion of negotiations between American and Iranian delegations in Islamabad, Pakistan, without reaching an agreement on key issues. Fact Check: The information provided here is based on diplomatic events and statements from both sides.]