US-Iran Talks Collapse as Tehran Rejects Trump’s Terms
In a dramatic turn of events, US-Iran peace talks aimed at securing a total ceasefire have broken down, with Iran rejecting Donald Trump’s terms for peace. US Vice President JD Vance confirmed the collapse of negotiations, stating that Iran had chosen not to accept Washington’s proposal.
Speaking to reporters in Islamabad, Vance said the US had presented its “final and best offer,” but Iran refused to accept the terms. “We have not reached an agreement, and I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of America,” Vance said, according to Reuters.
The talks, which lasted 21 hours, were aimed at addressing key issues, including Iran’s nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz. Vance emphasized that the US had negotiated in good faith, but Iran’s refusal to accept the terms had led to the breakdown.
According to Fars News Agency, Iran’s foreign ministry said the talks were conducted in an atmosphere of “mistrust,” and blamed the US for collapsing negotiations. The Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, had arrived in Pakistan with a strong negotiating team.
The collapse of talks raises concerns about the fragile ceasefire and the potential for further escalation. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar urged both sides to uphold the ceasefire and continue negotiations.
As tensions continue to simmer, US President Donald Trump has downplayed the importance of the talks, saying “we win regardless” of the outcome. The US has begun clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with two warships transiting the waterway.
Source: Stella Sunu
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