U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed on Sunday that marathon negotiations between the United States and Iran ended without a breakthrough, leaving a six-week standoff unresolved.
Speaking at a press briefing early Sunday morning (Philippine time), Vance said the discussions lasted nearly 21 hours and were “substantive,” but ultimately failed to produce a final agreement.
“The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement. And I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of America. So we go back to the United States having not come to an agreement,” Vance said.
He explained that Washington had laid out its “red lines,” including conditions and concessions it was prepared to consider, but these were not accepted by Tehran.
“They have chosen not to accept our terms,” Vance said. “That we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon and they will not seek the tools that will enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon.”
Despite the impasse, Iranian officials signaled that negotiations will continue, indicating that both sides remain engaged even as key differences persist.
The outcome underscores ongoing tensions over nuclear policy, with no immediate resolution in sight, even as diplomatic channels remain open.