The peace talks between the United States and Iran held in Islamabad have collapsed after nearly 21 hours of intense negotiations, marking a major diplomatic failure. Both sides failed to reach any agreement, especially on key issues such as Iran’s uranium enrichment program, sanctions relief, and control over the Strait of Hormuz. The US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, has returned to Washington, while the Iranian team has also departed for Tehran. Each side has blamed the other for the breakdown—Washington accusing Tehran of refusing to accept strict nuclear restrictions, while Iran claims the US introduced new demands during the negotiations, making agreement impossible. Reports of extreme tensions during the talks, including alleged confrontation between officials, have surfaced but remain unverified. The collapse of the talks has heightened fears of rising instability in the Middle East, especially as parallel tensions involving China, Turkey, and Israel also escalate. Analysts believe the failure reflects deep strategic mistrust, suggesting that both sides remain far apart on core security and nuclear concerns, leaving the region uncertain and increasingly volatile.


