US Vice President JD Vance has departed Pakistan following unsuccessful negotiations with Iran. Despite extensive discussions, no agreement was reached during the recent talks in Islamabad. Vance stated that the US had presented its final offer after a day of continuous communication, emphasizing the need for a long-term commitment from Iran to refrain from developing nuclear weapons.
Vance highlighted that Iran’s nuclear enrichment facilities have been dismantled, leading negotiations to focus on preventing Tehran from pursuing nuclear capabilities in the future. He emphasized the importance of Iran demonstrating a sustained commitment to avoiding nuclear weapons, not just in the short term but also in the years to come. The core objective, according to Vance, is to secure an affirmative commitment from Iran to forgo nuclear weapons and related technologies.
The discussions between Iran and the United States in Islamabad concluded without a resolution, as reported by Iran’s Tasnim news agency. The absence of a common framework and agreement was attributed to what Iran described as excessive demands from the US. Earlier, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei highlighted that the success of the diplomatic process hinges on the sincerity and good faith of both parties, urging the US to refrain from unreasonable requests and acknowledge Iran’s legitimate rights and interests.
