US-Iran Peace Talks Stall After Lengthy Islamabad Negotiations
PUBLISHED Apr 11, 2026, 11:20 PM ET
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Washington reported that the United States and Iranian delegations held high-level negotiations in Islamabad this week, with Vice President JD Vance leading U.S. talks that spanned roughly 21 hours over multiple rounds ending pre-dawn on April 12. President Donald Trump described the effort as 'very deep negotiations' while asserting prior U.S. military actions against Iran. The talks produced no agreement and concluded this week with U.S. officials returning without a deal; JD Vance said Iran 'chose not to accept our terms' and Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said differences on 'two or three important issues' prevented a settlement, leaving ceasefire prospects and a 43-day-old conflict unresolved.
By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Prior to talks: the conflict had continued into a 43-day period.
- April 11–12: U.S. delegation led by VP JD Vance met Iranian representatives in Islamabad.
- Three rounds of negotiations were held, totaling roughly 21 hours and ending pre-dawn.
- April 12: VP Vance stated no agreement was reached; Iran declined core U.S. terms.
- Following talks: U.S. officials returned to the United States and public statements were issued by both sides.
News Intelligence
- The stalled peace talks affect global stability and could impact oil prices. This could trickle down to your wallet at the gas pump. Keep an eye on fuel costs over the next few weeks.
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U.S. officials framed the outcome as politically advantageous; President Trump said the United States 'win[s] regardless' and Vice President JD Vance reported substantive talks but no agreement, positioning the administration as having pursued diplomatic options while emphasizing prior military effects on Iran.
Iran rejected core U.S. security demands and the talks ended without a deal; Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman noted differences on two or three important issues, leaving the 43-day-old conflict unresolved and regional ceasefire prospects uncertain.
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