By Our Reporter
The United States and Iran have failed to reach an agreement to end the ongoing Middle East conflict following prolonged negotiations in Islamabad.
Speaking after the marathon talks, US Vice President JD Vance said Washington presented what he described as its “final and best offer” to Tehran, but no breakthrough was achieved. He noted that the US is seeking firm assurances that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons, adding that such a commitment has yet to be secured.
Despite the deadlock, Vance indicated that diplomatic channels remain open, giving Iran more time to consider the proposal. The talks followed a temporary pause in hostilities involving Israel, aimed at creating room for negotiations.
Pakistan, which hosted and mediated the discussions, urged both sides to maintain the ceasefire and continue dialogue. Meanwhile, Iranian officials blamed the stalemate on what they described as “unreasonable demands” from the US, though they acknowledged that reaching a deal so soon after weeks of war was unlikely.
The conflict, which escalated after joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February, has disrupted global oil markets—particularly around the strategic Strait of Hormuz—and heightened tensions across the region.
Further complicating matters are disagreements over sanctions relief, regional conflicts involving Hezbollah in Lebanon, and control of key maritime routes. While both sides remain deeply distrustful, Pakistan says it will continue efforts to broker a peaceful resolution.