Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran have broken down: what to expect next
Peace talks between the United States and Iran, which lasted 21 hours in Islamabad, ended without a resolution.
This was reported by Sky News.
Both sides demonstrated intransigence, leading to a virtual deadlock in the diplomatic process.
Before flying home, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance made a striking statement regarding Tehran’s position. According to him, the Iranian authorities show no intention of abandoning their plans to develop nuclear weapons.
The Iranian side, in turn, leveled counter-accusations against Washington. Representatives of the Islamic Republic claim that the American delegation demanded the immediate transfer of enriched uranium stocks.
In addition to the nuclear issue, control over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz has become a stumbling block.
The Iranians refused to discuss concessions in this region, as the U.S. president and his administration did not recognize their sovereignty over this area.
As Sky News notes, the U.S. side’s hopes for rapid progress on the nuclear issue were somewhat naive. Historical experience shows that the previous major agreement between the West and Iran took nearly two years to prepare.
Tehran’s key leverage remains control over the Strait of Hormuz, which directly impacts the global economy. This issue was at the top of the agenda, yet the parties failed to find common ground.
The American side commented on the results of the meeting quite sharply, emphasizing the complexity of the negotiation process.
The statement noted: “The U.S. tried to achieve at the negotiating table what it could not achieve through war.”
As a reminder, negotiations between the U.S. and Iran began in Islamabad.
Iran announced that negotiations with the U.S. had moved to the expert level.
