The Latest: US Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran ended without an agreement

US Vice President JD Vance announced that negotiations between the US and Iran have ended without a peace deal, as Iran refused to accept American terms to not develop a nuclear weapon. The talks, which lasted 21 hours in Pakistan, aimed to advance a ceasefire but were hindered by deep disagreements and Israel's continued attacks against Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The US and Iran held high-stakes talks in Pakistan, led by Vice President JD Vance and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf. The negotiations ended without a peace deal after Iran refused to accept US terms. The US delegation sought an affirmative commitment from Iran to not develop a nuclear weapon. The talks were part of efforts to advance a ceasefire, but disagreements and Israel's attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon posed challenges. The US and Iran will continue discussions after a break. The situation remains tense, with the war entering its seventh week and global markets affected.
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