“We leave here with a very simple proposal: a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We'll see if the Iranians accept it. After 21 hours of negotiations, they refused to accept American terms to not develop a nuclear weapon.
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US-Iran Peace Talks in Islamabad
April 11, 2026
On April 11, 2026, the United States and Iran held their first direct face-to-face negotiations in 47 years in Islamabad, Pakistan — the highest-level meeting since 1979. After 21 hours of marathon talks, Vice President Vance announced no deal was reached, citing Iran's refusal to commit to not developing nuclear weapons. Key sticking points included control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's frozen assets, the enrichment question, and whether Lebanon is covered by the ceasefire. Trump responded to the collapse by ordering a U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian delegation arrived dressed in black, mourning late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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“Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz. I have also instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran.
“It is imperative for both sides to uphold their commitment to the ceasefire. We hope that the two sides will continue with the positive spirit to achieve durable peace and prosperity for the entire region and beyond. Pakistan stands ready to continue facilitating dialogue.
“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. After 21 hours of negotiations, the Iranians refused to accept American terms. We remain willing to negotiate, but the terms have to be acceptable.
“Whether we make a deal or not makes no difference to me.
“Pakistan has set a modest but essential goal for this summit: a deal to keep talks going. The world cannot afford for diplomacy to fail here. Both sides have shown courage by coming to the table, and we will do everything in our power as hosts to ensure this process continues.
“Unfortunately, our experience of negotiating with the Americans has always been accompanied by failure and breaches of commitments. Two of the measures mutually agreed upon have yet to be implemented: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran's blocked assets. In the upcoming negotiations, if the American side is ready for a genuine agreement and to grant the rights of the Iranian nation, they will see readiness for agreement from us as well.