VP JD Vance rejects reports Pakistan talks failed, says Iran negotiations made progress but Iranian team was unable to finalize a deal in talks.

By The Associated Press A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials aimed at shoring up a shaky ceasefire and paving the way for a permanent end to the fighting.

JD Vance told reporters Iranian leaders had "chosen not to accept our terms" to end the war following a marathon negotiating session in Pakistan

Vice President JD Vance and White House officials departed Islamabad, Pakistan after failing to reach a peace agreement with Iran on Sunday.

A direct meeting between the two sides would be the first meeting of its since the war began. But there are a few hurdles Iran wants the U.S. to clear first.

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JD Vance, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner lead a senior U.S. delegation in Pakistan for critical ceasefire negotiations with Iranian officials.