Peace talk fail as US, Iran disagree

Ebun Emmanuel –April 12, 2026

The United States and Iran have failed to secure an agreement to end the ongoing Middle East war after the peace talks in Islamabad.

Speaking after the negotiations, US VP, JD Vance said the talks ended without a breakthrough, adding that Washington had tabled what he described as its “final and best offer” to Tehran.

The United States said it was seeking a firm commitment from Iran that it would not pursue nuclear weapons, but officials claimed that assurance was not secured during the meeting.

Pakistan, which mediated the talks, urged both sides to continue observing the temporary ceasefire and pledged to keep facilitating dialogue.

Iranian state media blamed the deadlock on what it called unreasonable American demands, though Tehran also suggested one round of talks was unlikely to resolve decades of hostility and weeks of war.

The conflict began after joint American and Israeli strikes on Iran in February, triggering retaliatory attacks and renewed instability across the region.

A major issue in the negotiations was the future of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route disrupted during the war. Rising tensions around the waterway have increased pressure on world energy markets.

The talks also come amid continued violence involving Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, further complicating broader efforts to stabilise the region.