Negotiations in Pakistan Fail to Reach Agreement, Iran Refuses to Follow US

Negotiations in Pakistan have failed to reach an agreement, with Iran refusing to follow the United States. Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Middle East war between Iran and the United States (US) continues because talks in Pakistan failed to achieve a deal. The failure stems from Iran’s suspicion that the US is seeking excuses to abandon the negotiations. Citing Al-Jazeera, which quotes Iran’s news agency, the agreement depends on changes to the US demands, which Iran considers unreasonable. However, the Strait of Hormuz region is one of several controversial issues that need resolution. Nevertheless, both countries are currently striving to find common ground. Pakistan, as mediator, is attempting to resolve differences and bring positions closer. Delegations from both countries have withdrawn to consult with their respective expert teams regarding the proposed text. Discussions will resume once the draft is ready. Meanwhile, sources close to the Iranian delegation claim the US is demanding impossible things during the war in the Islamabad talks. This means Iran does not accept America’s ambitious conditions regarding the Strait of Hormuz, peaceful nuclear energy, and several other issues. US Vice President JD Vance Says This President JD Vance stated that Washington has submitted its final and best offer. Vance indicated that his side is still giving Iran time to consider the US proposal. Previously, Washington said it would delay joint attacks with Israel for two weeks while awaiting negotiation outcomes. “We are leaving this place with a very simple proposal, a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We will see if the Iranian side accepts it,” Vance told reporters after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, quoted from AFP, Sunday (12/4/2026). Vance said the main dispute in the talks concerns nuclear weapons. Iran insists it is not making atomic bombs. “The simple fact is, we need to see a firm commitment that they will not seek nuclear weapons and will not seek tools that would allow them to quickly achieve them,” he said. However, until the talks ended, the US admitted it has not seen such commitment from Iran. “We haven’t seen that. We hope we will see it,” Vance said. Previously, the United States stated it would delay joint attacks with Israel for two weeks to give space for negotiations. This step is described as part of the last diplomatic effort before further decisions are made. Besides the nuclear issue, the talks are taking place amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes. However, Vance did not detail any significant differences on that issue. He also emphasised that President Donald Trump has been accommodating in the negotiations. “I think we have been quite flexible. We have been quite accommodating. The President told us, you must come with good faith and do your best to reach an agreement,” Vance said. “We have done that and, unfortunately, we were unable to make progress,” he added.