After more than 16 hours of closed-door negotiations, talks between the United States and Iran concluded without an agreement, according to US Vice President JD Vance. Citing setbacks and a lack of progress, Vance expressed disappointment that Iran did not accept US terms regarding nuclear commitments. He stated, 'We have made very clear what our red lines are,' emphasizing that despite Washington's flexibility, the negotiations failed to yield a breakthrough. Vance's visit, which included an optimistic approach of extending an 'open hand' to Iran, was overshadowed by Tehran's insistence on asset unfreezing and a ceasefire in Lebanon. Confusion marred the discussions as conflicting claims emerged, with Iranian officials suggesting the US had agreed to unfreeze assets, which the US denied. The failure of these talks raises uncertainty over the future of the ceasefire and US-Iran relations.