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US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan conclude without agreement

Apr 12, 2026 12:19 AM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,peace-talks,US-Iran-relations,failed-negotiations

Summary

Marathon diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan failed to produce a peace deal. US Vice President JD Vance attributed the failure to Iran's rejection of US terms, while Iranian officials stated no agreement was expected from the initial meeting. This outcome indicates a continued stalemate in direct diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.

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Vice President JD Vance says Iran chose not to accept US terms, while Iran says it did not expect a deal at the first meeting.

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T2 Al Jazeera
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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran chose not to accept US terms for a peace deal.

Iran NEUTRAL

Iranian officials stated they did not expect a deal to be reached during the first meeting.

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