Iran chose ‘not to accept our terms’, Vance says after peace talks
Iran Chose ‘Not to Accept Our Terms’, Vance Says After Peace Talks
Following 21 hours of tense discussions, US Vice President JD Vance stated that talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan did not yield a deal. The delegations met in Islamabad, Pakistan amid a brief pause in hostilities. Vance emphasized that the US “could not get to a situation where the Iranians were willing to accept our terms.”
“Halting Iran’s nuclear capabilities had been a ‘core goal’ that wasn’t reached,” he added.
Iran’s foreign ministry described the talks as “intensive” and urged Washington to avoid “excessive demands and unlawful requests.”
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