Iran Says Key Disputes with Washington Block Agreement

Welat TV - Erbil

The delegations of the United States and Iran departed Islamabad on Sunday after hours of intensive talks ended without a final agreement.

A spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said the talks saw convergence on several points, but persistent differences over two main issues ultimately prevented a deal, describing the discussions as having taken place in an atmosphere of “mutual distrust.”

According to Tasnim News Agency, what it called “obstacles and excessive U.S. demands”—particularly regarding the nuclear file and the Strait of Hormuz—blocked even a preliminary understanding or a shared framework, with the Iranian delegation leaving without tangible results.

Rejection of U.S. Conditions

In parallel, J. D. Vance, who led the U.S. delegation, confirmed that the round ended with little progress, stating that Tehran had rejected key American conditions, foremost among them a commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons.

Vance stressed that any breakthrough in negotiations would require a clear Iranian pledge to abandon nuclear weapons development.

Mediation Efforts Continue

For his part, Ishaq Dar affirmed that Pakistan would continue its mediating role between the two sides, expressing hope that dialogue would persist in the coming days. He noted that the talks were part of broader efforts to de-escalate tensions, amid calls to preserve calm and prevent further deterioration.

Rising Concerns Over Escalation

These negotiations come more than 40 days after escalating tensions between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other—developments that have negatively impacted maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and contributed to economic and security disruptions across the region.

Concerns are mounting over a prolonged crisis in the absence of a near-term agreement, with the potential for further regional escalation.