
Marathon negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad ended without an agreement.
US Vice President JD Vance confirmed his departure from Pakistan after the failure of talks, stressing that Washington had presented a "final and better offer".
According to Vance, the main obstacle remains Tehran's refusal to clearly commit to giving up its nuclear weapons program.
On the other hand, the Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that some points were agreed upon, but disagreements on "two or three key issues" blocked reaching an agreement, blaming the US demands as unreasonable.
Amid the negotiations, tensions also rose in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil shipping. Iran denied claims of movement of its ships and warned that any military presence in the area would face a "strong response."
Meanwhile, Pakistan has called on both sides to maintain the ceasefire and continue diplomatic efforts. Although a new round of negotiations is not currently planned, Iranian officials emphasize that dialogue remains open, underlining that "diplomacy never ends."
The failure of these talks, announced by Vance from Islamabad in the middle of the night, shocked the world, leaving the path to a possible future agreement uncertain.