During an interview, US President Donald Trump reported that negotiations with Iranian representatives evolved from weak beginnings to a more amicable tone, yet they ultimately failed to resolve the critical issue of Iran's nuclear ambitions. Trump noted that while several points were agreed upon, the refusal of Iran to compromise on nuclear matters overshadowed any progress made. The discussions, which lasted nearly 20 hours, were the highest-level engagement between the US and Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and were hosted by Pakistan. Trump highlighted that US representatives, including Vice President JD Vance and chief negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, developed a respectful rapport with Iranian officials, but this did not translate into a breakthrough on nuclear issues. Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf remarked that the US failed to earn Iran's trust despite presenting forward-looking initiatives. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to grapple with the nuclear deadlock.