ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN April 12, 2026 – U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced Sunday that high-level peace negotiations with Iran in Pakistan failed to produce an agreement, as Tehran did not provide the required commitments to abandon its nuclear ambitions.
In an official White House update, Vance — speaking from Pakistan after more than 21 hours of private talks — made clear the core U.S. demand:
“The simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon, and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon.”
Vance noted that while Iran’s enrichment facilities had already been destroyed in prior conflict, the United States is seeking a long-term, fundamental commitment to prevent any future nuclear weapons program. He described the talks as substantive but ultimately unsuccessful because Iran was unwilling to accept the U.S. terms.
The negotiations in Islamabad were part of efforts to turn a fragile ceasefire into a permanent peace agreement following recent military actions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Issues on the table included Iran’s nuclear program, regional security, and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Vance delivered the remarks at a formal press appearance alongside a senior U.S. official. The White House encouraged the public to text “VP” to 45470 for direct updates from the administration.
This marks the latest development in the Trump administration’s firm stance against Iranian nuclear proliferation. No immediate next steps for negotiations were announced.
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