Hyderabad, April 12 -- Negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran collapsed early on Sunday, April 12, after marathon talks in Pakistan, with US Vice President J D Vance confirming that the American delegation is leaving Islamabad without an agreement.

According to Reuters, the talks lasted around 14 hours, ending with both sides agreeing only to continue technical exchanges through documents, signalling a breakdown in high-level negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.

"We have not reached any agreement," Vance said, adding that Iran had refused to accept Washington's terms, including a commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons. He confirmed that US negotiators would return to Washington, describing the outcome as a setback ...