Vance leaves Islamabad after failed U.S.-Iran nuclear discussions

Vice President JD Vance said U.S.-Iran talks ended without agreement after Tehran to abandon its nuclear program, following 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad.

Vance returned to the United States early Sunday, saying the discussions made no progress and urging Iran to commit to not pursuing nuclear weapons.

Iranian state media blamed the outcome on what it called “unreasonable demands” from Washington, including issues related to its nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran said no further talks are currently planned.

President Donald Trump earlier downplayed the negotiations, saying a deal was not essential because the United States had already “won,” despite a fragile ceasefire announced earlier in the week.

The U.S. military said two Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, marking the first such passage since the conflict began. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard denied the transit occurred and warned any attempt would face a “firm and forceful response.”

Iran has called for an end to Israeli attacks in Lebanon and the release of assets frozen under sanctions as part of its demands.

Trump also said the United States was preparing military supplies in case diplomacy fails.

Security in Islamabad was tight during the talks, with limited movement in the city center, according to a reporter at the scene.

The talks concluded without a deal.