Iran has officially rejected participation in the second round of peace talks with the United States that were set to take place in Islamabad, Pakistan. The decision, reported by Iran's state-run IRNA news agency, is attributed to what Tehran describes as Washington's excessive demands and unrealistic expectations. This refusal comes shortly before the expiration of a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan on April 11, which has temporarily halted hostilities following escalated conflicts due to US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Iranian officials highlighted concerns over the US's constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions, and the ongoing naval blockade that Iran views as a violation of the ceasefire agreement. The US had announced the planned talks, with President Donald Trump reaffirming the presence of American negotiators. However, Iranian sources claim that the US's terms are not conducive to meaningful dialogue. Amid these tensions, Trump threatened military action against Iran's infrastructure, stating intentions to target power plants and bridges. With only one inconclusive negotiating session held so far, the future of US-Iran relations remains uncertain as both sides prepare for the ceasefire's end.