In a recent development, Iran has announced it will not be engaging in further peace talks with the United States following the collapse of a significant summit with Vice President JD Vance. The marathon meeting, which took place on Saturday, concluded without any agreement.
According to the Iranian state news agency Nour, there are currently no plans regarding the timing, location, or scheduling of future negotiations. This statement was attributed to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, highlighting the stalled diplomatic efforts.
In a related development, Iran has vowed to maintain its control over the Strait of Hormuz. This chokepoint in the Persian Gulf is crucial, as it accommodates the passage of a fifth of the world’s oil shipments. State media reports emphasize that Iran’s position remains firm until a reasonable deal is reached with the U.S.
“Iran is not in a hurry,” an unnamed Iranian official told the Fars News Agency. “Until the US agrees to a reasonable deal, there will be no change in the situation of the Strait of Hormuz,” reinforcing Iran’s strategic stance.
The talks, which lasted an exhausting 21 hours, were held in Islamabad, Pakistan, and ended on Sunday morning local time without any resolution. Vice President Vance, addressing a press conference, pointed out that Iran’s steadfastness on its nuclear program was a significant obstacle in reaching an agreement.
Vance told a press conference that Iran’s refusal to abandon its nuclear program had been the main sticking point.
The veep called the failure to reach a deal “bad news” for Iran, while Iran’s former Vice President, Ataollah Mohajerani, said it was “worse news … for the United States,” speaking to Fars.
“We leave here with a very simple proposal, a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We’ll see if the Iranians accept it,” Vance told reporters as he prepared to board Air Force Two and return to the US.
None of the American delegation — which included special envoy Steve Witkoff and the President’s son-in-law Jared Kushner — remained behind in Islamabad.
Iranian state media blamed “US overreach and ambitions” for blocking “a common framework and agreement” to bring about an end to the conflict, which started on Feb. 28.
As talks broke down in Pakistan, President Trump was seen at a UFC fight in Miami with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The President earlier said it “makes no difference to me” whether the US and Iran reached a deal.
With Post wires
