US Vice President JD Vance stated that his negotiating team is departing Pakistan after failing to secure a deal with Iran following 21 hours of discussions. The negotiations, held in Islamabad, were the first direct talks between the US and Iran in over a decade and the highest-level discussions since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Vance noted that Iran did not accept American terms, including a commitment not to develop nuclear weapons. He emphasized that the lack of agreement is more detrimental to Iran than to the US. The outcome of the talks is crucial as it may influence the fragile two-week ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy supplies. Iran's government acknowledged the conclusion of the talks, stating that technical experts from both sides would continue to exchange documents. The US military is reportedly preparing to clear the strait of mines, which is central to the ongoing negotiations. Amid heightened tensions, the Iranian delegation arrived in mourning attire, reflecting the ongoing conflict's toll. The US has denied agreeing to release frozen Iranian assets, which Tehran demands as part of any agreement.