Iran chose ‘not to accept our terms’, Vance says after negotiations
Iran Chose ‘Not to Accept Our Terms,’ Vance Says After Negotiations
Vice-President JD Vance revealed that the U.S. and Iran could not finalize a deal after prolonged peace talks in Pakistan. The discussions took place in Islamabad during a short-lived ceasefire. Vance noted the Iranians remained unwilling to agree to American conditions, leaving the goal of halting their nuclear program unmet.
“We could not get to a situation where the Iranians were willing to accept our terms,” Vance stated, highlighting the core objective of the talks.
Iran’s foreign ministry described the discussions as “intensive” and urged Washington to avoid “excessive demands and unlawful requests.” Meanwhile, U.S. and Iranian forces are actively searching for an American crew member following the downing of a warplane over Iran. Unnamed officials confirmed the search is ongoing.
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