21 hours, no deal: The US-Iran nuclear talks that ended in deadlock
The highest-level meeting between the United States and Iran since the 1979 revolution ended without agreement after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad.
US Vice President JD Vance, who led the American delegation, said Iran “chose not to accept their terms.” The United States had asked Iran to commit permanently to never seeking a nuclear weapon and to avoid acquiring the capacity to quickly develop one.
Iran maintained that its nuclear programme is civilian, stating it is used for energy and medical purposes and is within its sovereign rights.
Uranium enrichment is not unique to Iran. Several countries have operated enrichment facilities, including Argentina, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, the Netherlands, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The US position has often been based on concerns about security and stability, arguing that other countries with such capabilities are allies or partners. Iran, however, is located in a region with multiple neighbouring states.
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