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Mojtaba Aide Drops BOMBSHELL On Failed Talks; ‘US Doesn’t Call The Shots’

| Apr 12, 2026, 08:42:53 PM | TOI.in
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A sharp war of words has followed the collapse of Iran-U.S. talks in Islamabad. Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused Washington of derailing negotiations by imposing unacceptable terms, insisting Iran will not bow to pressure. Responding to JD Vance, Zarif said talks failed because the U.S. expected Tehran to accept its conditions. Vance, however, maintained Iran rejected a “final and best offer,” particularly on nuclear commitments. The breakdown highlights a deep divide, with the U.S. demanding guarantees and Iran framing the dispute as one of sovereignty, leaving diplomacy stalled once again.

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Diplomatic tensions escalate as US President Donald Trump faces embarrassment after Iran walks away from backchannel talks in Pakistan. The planned visit by US envoys was abruptly cancelled following Iran’s decision to exit discussions before they could begin. Trump defended the move, calling the negotiations a “waste of time,” while insisting Washington still holds leverage. Meanwhile, Iranian officials questioned US intentions and continued their diplomatic outreach through regional partners. With both sides trading mixed signals and negotiations collapsing before formal engagement, the fragile peace process appears stalled, raising fresh uncertainty over the future of US–Iran relations and regional stability.

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