Iran Claims US Failed to Gain Trust in Peace Talks Held in Pakistan
US couldn’t earn Iran’s trust: Iranian chief negotiator
The Economic Times
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During peace negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the United States could not earn Iran's trust, resulting in a failure to reach an agreement. The talks, marking the first high-level engagement since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, revolved around issues like Iran's nuclear program and US military presence in West Asia.
- 01Iran's chief negotiator expressed distrust towards the US after failed peace talks.
- 02The negotiations were the first direct engagement between Iran and the US since 1979.
- 03Key issues included Iran's nuclear program and the withdrawal of US forces from West Asia.
- 04The talks were facilitated by Pakistan and followed a six-day ceasefire.
- 05US Vice President JD Vance indicated that Iran's nuclear ambitions were a major sticking point.
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In a significant diplomatic effort, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf led Iran's delegation in peace talks with the US in Islamabad, Pakistan, aimed at resolving tensions in West Asia. However, Ghalibaf stated that the US failed to earn Iran's trust, resulting in an unsuccessful negotiation round. He emphasized Iran's commitment to a dual approach of diplomacy and military strength to defend its rights. The talks, which marked the first high-level engagement between the two nations since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, were facilitated by Pakistan and came after a six-day ceasefire. US Vice President JD Vance, who headed the American delegation, cited Iran's refusal to abandon its nuclear program as a key obstacle to reaching an agreement. The failure to finalize a deal raises concerns about the viability of the ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global energy supplies.
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The failure of these negotiations could exacerbate tensions in the region, affecting local stability and global energy markets.
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