AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Following Pakistan's efforts and mediation to hold another round of talks and exchange the text of negotiations, the discussions ended without result due to the continued recalcitrant demands of the Americans.
Prime Minister of Pakistan: We Hope the American and Iranian Sides Will Adhere to the Ceasefire
Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, in a media interview, expressed hope that Tehran and Washington would continue with the positive momentum of the current process.
Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the Pakistani Foreign Minister, stated after the conclusion of the Islamabad negotiations, "We hope that both the American and Iranian sides will continue to observe the ceasefire."
He added, "The American and Iranian delegations held several rounds of negotiations, which concluded this morning."
Dar further stated, "We will continue our efforts to facilitate reconciliation between the American and Iranian sides."
Baqaei: On 2-3 Important Issues, There Was a Gap in Views
Ismail Baqaei, the spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said regarding the recent results of the negotiations, "We reached understandings on some issues, but on 2-3 important issues, there was a gap in views, and ultimately the talks did not lead to an agreement."
He also noted that this round of negotiations was the longest in the past year, lasting a total of 24 or 25 hours.
Baqaei emphasized that "diplomacy never ends," stating, "This tool is for safeguarding national interests, and diplomats must perform their duties whether in times of war or peace."
He added that these negotiations took place after 40 days of imposed war and in an atmosphere filled with mistrust and suspicion. Therefore, it was natural that these talks were not expected to reach a conclusion in a single session.
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson also referred to the complexity of the issues, stating, "Some new issues, such as the Strait of Hormuz, were added to these negotiations, each with its own complexities."
Baqaei further stated, "Under any circumstances, the diplomatic apparatus must pursue the rights and interests of the Iranian people."
He also expressed gratitude to the government and people of Pakistan and its officials, including Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan; Asim Munir, the Army Chief; and Ishaq Dar, the Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Baqaei stated, "We thank them for their hospitality, and we are confident that contacts between Iran, Pakistan, and our other friends in the region will continue."
In conclusion, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized, "Diplomacy stands alongside the defenders of the homeland, and we are ready for every kind of sacrifice."
J.D. Vance: Bad News; We Did Not Reach an Agreement / American Delegation Leaves Islamabad
J.D. Vance, the Vice President of the United States, repeating baseless claims against the Islamic Republic of Iran, stated that no definitive agreement has been reached so far, and that they want Iran to assure that it has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons.
J.D. Vance continued, "We did not reach a point where the Iranians were willing to accept our conditions. I think we were very flexible and showed a great deal of accommodation."
He added that the negotiations continued for 21 hours, and they discussed various issues. Vance expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Army Chief of Pakistan for their hospitality.
He claimed that they had communicated their red lines to the Iranian side, and therefore they want Iran to assure them that it has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons.
Vance falsely claimed that the United States entered the negotiations with a flexible approach and "good faith," but unfortunately, the two sides were unable to reach an agreement.
He said, "We are leaving here with a very simple proposal: a way to understand that this is the final and best proposal. We will see whether the Iranians accept it or not."
He emphasized, "The good news is that we had serious and significant dialogue with the Iranians, but the failure to reach an agreement is much worse for Iran than it is for the United States."
The Vice President of the United States left Islamabad moments ago after making baseless statements and repeating his country's excessive demands during the negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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