Iran-US Deal Falls Through After Failed Islamabad Talks
The talks, led by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf, were the most high-level negotiations between the US and Iran since 1979.
However, according to reports, the discussions fell apart over several demands from the US that Iran was unwilling to meet.
Key points of contention included the US’s insistence on Iran halting all uranium enrichment and dismantling major nuclear facilities. Washington also sought to have Iran surrender its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Additionally, the US demanded that Iran cut all financial support to groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.
Another major sticking point was the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, where the US wanted Iran to fully reopen the strategic waterway without imposing tolls or restrictions, which Tehran resisted.
The most contentious issue, however, was the scale and timing of sanctions relief. Iran demanded the release of its frozen financial assets, but the two sides were far apart on how much of those assets would be unblocked under any potential agreement.
The failure of the Islamabad talks highlights the deep divisions that continue to hinder efforts for a broader deal between the US and Iran.
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