US-Iran Talks in Pakistan End Without Agreement on Nuclear Issue or Strait of Hormuz

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:13:00 +0200

US Vice President JD Vance announced that marathon negotiations with Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, concluded without reaching a deal to end the ongoing conflict. The talks, which lasted over 21 hours and represented the highest-level direct discussions between the two nations since 1979, failed primarily due to Iran's refusal to commit to forgoing a nuclear weapon. Iranian officials cited disagreements on two or three key issues as the reason for the impasse.

The failure casts doubt on the two-week ceasefire that began earlier in the week and leaves the Strait of Hormuz closed, continuing to disrupt global energy supplies. Iran has laid sea mines in the waterway, prompting the US Navy to begin clearing operations with two guided-missile destroyers. Tehran has indicated it has no immediate plans for further talks, stating it is in no hurry and will maintain its position until a 'reasonable deal' is offered.

Pakistan, acting as mediator, vowed to continue its role in facilitating dial