The Islamabad ultimatum: Why Vance’s final offer is Iran’s last exit ramp

The 21-hour marathon in Islamabad ended not with a handshake, but with strategic clarity. Vice President JD Vance’s departure without a deal signals a decisive shift in U.S. policy: Washington is no longer negotiating to manage Iran’s nuclear program. It is demanding that Tehran abandon the capability altogether. For nearly a full day, American and []