US-Iran Talks in Islamabad End in Deadlock

High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran held in the Pakistani capital have concluded without an agreement. Despite 21 hours of intense discussion, both nations remain deadlocked, with Tehran claiming the U.S. delegation is returning "empty-handed."

The talks focused on critical flashpoints, including the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program. However, Iranian officials characterized the American positions as "unreasonable" and "excessive." A statement from the Iranian embassy in Ghana via X (formerly Twitter) noted that the U.S. failed to secure through diplomacy what it could not achieve through military pressure.

"The talks are over. The corridor remains closed," the embassy stated, confirming that the U.S. Vice President's visit to Islamabad yielded no concessions.

Sources close to the Iranian delegation, cited by Fars News, claimed the U.S. entered the meeting primarily to "save face" following recent geopolitical setbacks. Tehran maintained a firm stance, asserting that no compromises would be made on national sovereignty, though they remain open to utilizing both military and diplomatic channels as necessary.

The U.S. has expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome, though Washington has yet to provide a detailed rebuttal to Tehran's claims. For now, the diplomatic corridor remains shut, and the regional tension persists.