“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.
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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. Vice President JD Vance led the U.S. delegation alongside envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner; Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf led the Iranian side. After 21 hours of talks, Vance announced no deal was reached, citing Iran's refusal to commit to not developing nuclear weapons. Key sticking points include control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's frozen assets, the enrichment question, and whether Lebanon is covered by the ceasefire. The Iranian delegation arrived dressed in black, mourning late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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“Whether we make a deal or not makes no difference to me.
“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.
“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.