Speaking after the conclusion of three rounds of high-stakes ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan, US Vice President JD Vance described the discussions with the Iranian delegation as constructive, but acknowledged that no final agreement has been reached so far.
Vance stated that while the talks were positive, several critical issues remain unresolved between the United States and Iran.ย
โWe have been at it now for 21 hours. The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement. We just could not get to a situation where the Iranians would accept our terms,โ he said addressing the media.ย
US seeks clear assurance from Iran on nuclear intentions
The United States has called on Iran to make a firm and clear promise that it will not pursue nuclear weapons, as discussions between the two countries continue. Speaking on the issue, JD Vance emphasised that Washington is looking for a strong and definite commitment from Tehran regarding its nuclear ambitions.
Vance stated that the US expects Iran to not only reject the idea of building a nuclear weapon but also avoid developing the capabilities that could allow it to do so quickly in the future.ย
“We haven’t seen that yet. We hope we will,” he said.ย
According to Vance, Iranโs current nuclear programme has already been โdestroyedโ.ย
Vance said the United States is preparing to exit Pakistan after failing to reach an agreement.