The negotiations, which were the longest round of discussions in the past year, ended without any agreement, highlighting the deep mistrust between the two nations. Ghalibaf stated that the U.S. 'failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation', emphasizing Iran's skepticism due to past conflicts. Despite the breakdown, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei hinted that there is still potential for future talks, indicating that both parties reached some understandings on key issues, although significant differences remain.
INTERNATIONALPublished 12 Apr 2026 • Published 5h ago • Updated 2h ago
Iran-US Peace Talks Fail in Islamabad Amid Deep Mistrust
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U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed after 21 hours of negotiations, with Iran rejecting Washington's 'final and best offer'. Key actors include Iranian Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. The failure of these talks raises concerns about escalating tensions in the region.
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