US, Iran Fail to Reach Peace Agreement After Marathon Talks (3)

April 12, 2026, 4:52 AM UTC

The US and Iran failed to reach an agreement after marathon talks in Pakistan, raising doubts about whether they can find a lasting resolution to a six-week war that has killed thousands and disrupted energy supplies across the globe.

Vice President JD Vancesaid negotiators will return to the US without a deal after Iran failed to give a commitment it would not seek a nuclear weapon. Iranian media said the US made “excessive” demands, although a spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry appeared to leave the door open for more discussions.

“We’ve made very clear what our red lines are, ...

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