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US-Israel-Iran War LIVE Updates | 21 hours of US-Iran negotiation talks hit ‘stalemate’ in Islamabad; Pakistan urges US, Iran to uphold ceasefire

Statesman News Service

After a marathon session of negotiations between the United States and Iran in Pakistan that lasted about 21 hours, US VP JD Vance left for the United States as the stalemate persists between the two parties

The US Vice-President left shortly after speaking to reporters in the early hours of Sunday. This stalemate has pushed the peace efforts significantly back in the round one of talks. He was seen off by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Army Chief Asim Munir. He underlined that while the US made it clear what its red lines were and the issues it was willing to accommodate, Iran, however, “chose not to accept our terms”.

Meanwhile, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported that the talks ended between Tehran and Washington after the excessive demands by the US prevented a framework from being reached.
It said that the points of contention included several issues, such as nuclear rights and the Strait of Hormuz.

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'US failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation': Iran

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Bagher Ghalibaf, who represented Iran during the negotiation talks in Islamabad, posted on X saying, 'My colleagues on the Iranian delegation Minaab168 raised forward-looking initiatives, but the opposing side ultimately failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round of negotiations.'

He further added, "My colleagues on the Iranian delegation Minaab168 raised forward-looking initiatives, but the opposing side ultimately failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round of negotiations."


'US failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation': Iran

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Bagher Ghalibaf, who represented Iran during the negotiation talks in Islamabad, posted on X saying, 'My colleagues on the Iranian delegation Minaab168 raised forward-looking initiatives, but the opposing side ultimately failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round of negotiations.'

He further added, "My colleagues on the Iranian delegation Minaab168 raised forward-looking initiatives, but the opposing side ultimately failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round of negotiations."


Trump shares article suggesting option to enforce naval blockade on Iran

US President Donald Trump today shared an article indicating that a naval blockade against Iran remained a possible option, after peace talks in Islamabad ended in a stalemate over disagreements on Iran’s nuclear programme.

The piece, published by Just the News, cited experts suggesting that Washington could effectively “out-blockade” Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, pointing to earlier US naval operations, including a blockade that impacted Venezuela’s economy, as a precedent.

It further noted that the USS Gerald Ford—previously involved in operations off Venezuela—has now been deployed to the Persian Gulf, alongside the USS Abraham Lincoln and other key US naval assets.


IDF claims to have dismantled rocket launcher in southern Lebanon before attack

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) today reported that a rocket launcher set up and primed to fire toward Israel was located in the Jouaiyya area of southern Lebanon and was neutralised in a pre-emptive strike before it could be used.

'Diplomacy can't secure what what failed through military aggression': Iran

Iranian Embassy in Japan on Sunday highlighted that Iran cannot secure through diplomacy what failed through military aggression. Iran further said that the "best and final offer"' that US Vice President JD Vance raised cannot be seen as a unilateral mandate.


The Embassy said in a post on X, "A couple of points on the latest in Islamabad: You cannot secure through diplomacy what you failed to gain through military aggression; The assertion of a 'best and final offer' that JD Vance raised in his press conference is inherently reciprocal; it cannot be a unilateral mandate or a weapon to be used by one side."

Ceasefire must continue: Pakistan urges US, Iran

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday urged the United States and Iran to uphold the ceasefire after peace talks in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough.

He called on both sides to sustain a “positive spirit” to secure long-term regional stability, stressing that maintaining the truce remains critical.

Dar said Pakistan would continue to facilitate dialogue between Tehran and Washington in the coming days.

Israeli strike kills 13 Lebanese security personnel: Reports

Around 13 state security personnel were killed in the southern city of Nabatieh during an Israeli strike, as per the New York Times.

According to the reports, Israel has stated that its operations are targeting Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia. However, the attacks have raised concerns about their broader impact, particularly on the fragile US-Iran ceasefire.

Iran denies US claims of mine clearing ships' passage through St of Hormuz

A spokesperson for the Iranian military's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters swiftly denied the US claim regarding the approach and entry of American vessels into the Strait of Hormuz, reported Al Jazeera. He said, "The initiative for the passage and movement of any vessel is in the hands of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran."


The IRGC, in turn, vowed "a strong response" to any military ships passing through the strait, as per Al Jazeera.

'No deal reached', says US VP JD Vance

Addressing reporters from Islamabad, Vance said that during the negotiations that took place for 21 hours, several substantial discussions were held; however, no conclusions were reached.

"We've had a number of substance agreements with the Iranians- that is the good news. The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement. That is bad news for Iran, much more than it is bad news for the United States of America."

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