US-Iran Talks Fail

Iran Elects to Receive

Vance says US-Iran talks end without deal after 21 hours of negotiations

The vice president said Iran refused to commit to not developing a nuclear weapon during talks in Islamabad
By Michael Sinkewicz

Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran ended without a deal after Iranian officials refused to accept American terms.

Speaking during a press conference from the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, Vance said Iran has “chosen not to accept our terms.”

“The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement,” Vance said. “And I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of America.”

The vice president said talks with Iranian officials lasted 21 hours, describing them as “substantive discussions,” but adding the U.S. was unwilling to compromise on its “red lines.”

“So we go back to the United States, having not come to an agreement. We’ve made very clear what our red lines are, what things we’re willing to accommodate them on and what things we’re not willing to accommodate them on,” Vance added. “And we’ve made that as clear as we possibly could, and they have chosen not to accept our terms.”

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Two US Navy guided missile destroyers have transited the Straights of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf. USS Frank E. Petersen (DDG-121) and USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112) passed through the strait as part of the U.S. plan to “ensure the strait is fully clear of sea mines,” according to a Saturday U.S. Central Command news release.

Clearing a channel? USS Tripoli (LHA-7) and USS Bataan (LHD-5) are waiting.

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