Peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad have reportedly collapsed due to major disagreements over uranium enrichment terms.
According to reports, the US proposed a 20-year moratorium on uranium enrichment along with additional restrictions, including the removal of highly enriched uranium from Iran. However, Iran pushed back, suggesting a shorter, single-digit timeline and offering a monitored process of down-blending instead.
The talks, mediated by Pakistan with support from Egypt and Turkey, lasted nearly 21 hours but failed to produce a final agreement. Mediators are now working to bridge the remaining gaps before the current ceasefire period ends on April 21.
Tensions escalated after remarks by US Vice President JD Vance, who blamed Iran and announced the US delegation’s exit from the talks—reportedly catching Iranian officials off guard.
Iranian lawmaker Seyyed Mahmoud Nabavian stated that the US demands were the primary reason the deal fell through. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif indicated that another round of negotiations is likely soon, adding that discussions so far have not seen negative developments.
The Islamabad meeting marked the first direct high-level engagement between the US and Iran since 1979. While no agreement was reached, both sides have signaled that diplomatic channels remain open, keeping hopes alive for future progress.
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