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US-Iran Peace Talks In Islamabad: No Breakthrough In Iran-US Peace Talks, JD Vance Says "Bad News, They Chose Not To Accept Our Terms"

JD Vance said there was no deal with Iran after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan, saying Tehran had chosen not to accept their terms.

Vance posed a rhetoric question asking if Iranians have a will to not develop a nuclear weapon in the long run and gave a simple 'no' response.

Baqaei said that Iran's heavy losses have made their resolve stronger than ever.

In a statement shared by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran on X, Tehran indicated that the dialogue would continue even as some disagreements remain unresolved.

Nationwide, gasoline prices have risen by well over $1 since the Iran war began Feb. 28, reaching an average of $4.15 a gallon, according to AAA.

Following the discussions, both delegations exchanged written texts to document and confirm areas of understanding reached during the day, according to Iranian state media Press TV. The exchange is seen as an effort to formalise progress made during the face-to-face engagement.

In a post on X, the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Dr. Abdolnasser Hemmati called on Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 today, on the sidelines of the #IslamabadTalks."

The luxury five-star Serena Hotel in Pakistan's capital has become the unlikely venue for peace talks aimed at ending the Iran war, cementing its status as one of Islamabad's most heavily fortified buildings.

Hundreds of journalists converged in Islamabad for crucial US-Iran peace talks. Authorities provided lavish arrangements including gourmet food and high-speed internet. However, updates were scarce, delivered via WhatsApp statements rather than briefings. Despite the elaborate setup, the media remained largely in the dark about the substantive outcomes of the negotiations.