US VP Vance says Iran rejected terms in Islamabad peace talks after 21 hours

US Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran has rejected the United States' terms in peace negotiations held in Islamabad, Pakistan. The talks, which lasted over 21 hours, yielded no progress despite extensive discussions. Vance, leading the American delegation, shared this update with reporters following the private negotiations.

The core US demand remains that Iran must commit to not pursuing nuclear weapons, either immediately or in the long term. Vance emphasized this as the primary objective of the negotiations. Failure to reach an agreement could maintain regional tensions that affect global oil markets - significant for Nigeria as an oil-exporting nation. The talks will resume on Sunday with Pakistan continuing to facilitate discussions.

Vance described the US approach as "quite flexible, quite accommodating," while Iran accused the US of making unreasonable demands and illegal requests. Both sides confirmed discussions covered frameworks and Iranian frozen assets, but couldn't find common ground. With Nigeria's economy sensitive to oil price fluctuations, continued diplomatic standoff in the Middle East could impact fuel costs and foreign exchange rates. Will you monitor how these developments affect pump prices and budget planning, or do you believe regional stability efforts should prioritize different approaches?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/12/peace-talks-iran-has-rejected-our-terms-us-vp-jd-vance/