Vance says US-Iran talks end without deal after 21 hours of negotiations

Vice President JD Vance announced that 21 hours of U.S.-Iran negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan ended without agreement, stating Iran refused to accept American terms—particularly on nuclear weapons commitments and preventing rapid nuclear capability development. The article is bylined by Michael Sinkewicz at Fox News, with direct quotes from Vance and named administration figures (Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth), providing specificity on both the U.S. core demands and Iran's delegation representatives. Corroboration from Reuters, BBC, NYT, and Al Jazeera confirms the basic facts of failed talks, though those outlets add nuance: BBC reports Iran's foreign minister characterized U.S. demands as 'excessive,' Reuters notes technical experts would exchange documents post-talks, and Al Jazeera reports Iranian media claims the U.S. sought an excuse to leave. The article's framing emphasizes Vance's assertion that rejection is 'bad news for Iran,' which reflects his stated position but tilts the narrative rather than presenting Iran's rationale for rejection. Watch for next steps on the 'final and best offer' Vance mentioned, any Iranian response, and whether the technical document exchange yields further diplomatic movement.