US officials end Iran negotiations without a formal agreement

April 13, 2026 • Google News World

US Diplomat Returns to Washington After 16-Hour Iran Peace Talks Collapse in Pakistan

US Special Envoy for Iran, JD Vance, has returned to Washington after a 16-hour round of peace talks with Iranian officials in Pakistan. The negotiations, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday, failed to reach an agreement.

According to reports, the talks centered around several key issues, including the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear stockpile. Officials say that a deadlock was reached due to disagreements over these topics.

Vance met with Iranian officials in Pakistan as part of efforts to negotiate a deal on ending the war between the two countries. However, no agreement was reached during the talks.

The US and Iran have been engaged in diplomatic efforts for several months, with Vance leading the US delegation. The talks were seen as a crucial step towards resolving the conflict, but ultimately failed to yield an outcome.

Details of the negotiations are not yet clear, but officials say that the discussions focused on finding common ground between the two countries. However, it appears that significant differences remained unresolved.

Vance’s return to Washington marks the end of a 16-hour diplomatic effort. The US diplomat is expected to brief lawmakers and other officials on the outcome of the talks.

Source: Google News World