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Iran-US talks in Pakistan conclude without agreement

Apr 12, 2026 03:21 AM CT Islamabad, Pakistan diplomacy,negotiations,iran,united states,pakistan

Summary

Iranian and US delegations concluded negotiations in Pakistan without reaching an agreement, marking a diplomatic stalemate. The departure of both delegations, including US Vice President JD Vance, indicates a pause in direct diplomatic engagement between the two adversaries. This failure to secure a deal maintains the current tension levels in the region without immediate escalation or de-escalation.

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Morning update Hello Middle East Eye readers, If you are joining us now, here are the major developments from the past few hours: Iran’s negotiating delegation has departed Pakistan following talks with the United States that ended without an agreement. US Vice President JD Vance has also left Is...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Departed Pakistan after talks with the US ended without an agreement.

United States NEUTRAL

Concluded talks with Iran in Pakistan without securing a deal; Vice President JD Vance departed.

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