US-Iran ceasefire talks end without a deal

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Pakistan

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US-Iran ceasefire talks end without a deal

High-stakes talks between the United States and Iran ended without a deal in Islamabad, Pakistan. Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, blamed the US for the failure, stating that the Iranian delegation had raised constructive initiatives. US Vice President JD Vance confirmed that no agreement was reached, emphasizing that this was more detrimental to Iran than to the United States.

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