world 12 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
US-Iran Talks in Pakistan Collapse Without Agreement Amid Mutual Blame
Negotiations between the US and Iran in Islamabad ended without a deal after 21 hours, with both sides pointing fingers over trust issues and unmet demands. The US insists on Iran's commitment against nuclear weapons, while Iran demands regional ceasefires, Hormuz control, and reparations. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/us-iran-peace-talks-end-without-a-deal-as-delegations-leave-pakistan-5420886
Marathon peace talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, wrapped up on Sunday without any breakthrough, threatening a shaky two-week ceasefire.
The 21-hour discussions, the highest-level direct contact in over a decade, failed to resolve the conflict that erupted six weeks ago with US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, causing thousands of deaths and spiking global oil prices.
US Vice President JD Vance, leading the American team, stated that Iran rejected key terms, especially a firm pledge to abandon nuclear weapons development. “We’ve made very clear what our red lines are,” Vance remarked, adding that the outcome hurts Iran more.
Iran’s delegation, headed by Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, accused the US of failing to build trust despite Tehran’s flexible proposals. Iranian media highlighted disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues as major hurdles.
Tehran demands include securing control and transit fees for the Hormuz Strait—blocked since the war began—a Lebanon ceasefire, war reparations, and release of frozen assets. Meanwhile, three oil supertankers navigated the strait on Saturday for the first time since the truce.
US President Donald Trump indicated a deal isn’t essential, claiming victory regardless. Israel persisted with strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, separate from the ceasefire, as air raid sirens echoed near the border.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister urged preserving the ceasefire agreed last Tuesday to de-escalate the war that started on February 28.
Both delegations have departed Islamabad, leaving the fragile peace in jeopardy.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)