Gulf Insider
US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations between the United States and Iran ended after 21 hours in Islamabad without reaching an agreement, following Tehran’s refusal to accept Washington’s terms on nuclear restrictions. He said the US was seeking an “affirmative commitment” that Iran would not pursue nuclear weapons, calling it the “core goal” of President Donald Trump. Constant White House contact during talks Vance said he remained in continuous communication with President Trump and senior officials throughout the talks. He said he spoke with Trump “a half dozen” to “a dozen times” during the negotiations, and also consulted top officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper. US presents “final and best offer” Standing alongside envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Vance said Washington had delivered its concluding proposal to Tehran. “We leave here with a very simple proposal… our final and best offer. We’ll see if the Iranians accept it,” he said. He departed Pakistan shortly after addressing reporters. Talks held “in good faith” despite deadlock Vance said the US delegation engaged “in good faith” but said Iran ultimately did not accept American terms. “We just could […]
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