What Happened in Islamabad? Three Issues Keep the World on Edge

Iranian officials revealed that reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the fate of Iran’s uranium stockpile, and the release of frozen assets were not resolved during talks with Washington in Islamabad.

According to The New York Times, three major disputes remained, including the strait, nearly 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium, and about $27 billion in frozen oil revenues.

Officials said Iran refused to give up its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz unless a final peace agreement is reached.

They added that Donald Trump demanded Iran hand over or sell its entire uranium stockpile, while Tehran proposed an alternative that failed to reach compromise.

Iranian delegation head Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met face-to-face with US Vice President JD Vance, with talks described as calm.

The negotiations in Islamabad ended without agreement despite lengthy discussions.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said partial understandings were reached but no final deal.

He confirmed consultations will continue with Pakistan and other parties as diplomatic efforts proceed.

Meanwhile, Vance stressed that Washington will not compromise on red lines, placing responsibility on Tehran.

He said talks lasted 21 hours with substantive discussions, but ended without agreement, calling it a greater loss for Iran.