US EditionIran Says No to 'Maximalist Demands', Peace Talks Begin
Araghchi carried Tehran’s formal response as Pakistan pressed ahead with mediation for renewed US-Iran talks, officials said.
- On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad to facilitate engagement between the US and Iran.
- This visit follows a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire holding since April 8, though core disputes regarding naval blockades, nuclear restrictions, and sequencing of concessions remain unresolved.
- Araghchi arrived late Friday carrying Tehran's formal response to US proposals, while the White House announced Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will head to Pakistan on Saturday.
- Despite ongoing mediation, Iran has firmly stated it will not engage in direct discussions with the US, maintaining deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz and uranium enrichment.
- Araghchi stated, "Purpose of my visits is to closely coordinate with our partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments. Our neighbors are our priority." His tour includes Muscat and Moscow.
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For the time being, there are no further talks between the US and representatives from Tehran in the Iran war. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi left Islamabad before US representatives could arrive. Trump responded promptly.
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Iran says it will not accept 'maximalist' US demands as Pakistan pursues peace
President Donald Trump canceled a trip to Islamabad by envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for peace talks with Iran, Fox News reported.
Iran Says It Won’t Accept ‘Maximalist Demands’ as Islamabad Hosts Peace Push
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for the second phase of peace talks, in a location given as Islamabad, Pakistan, released April 25, 2026. Photo: ESMAEIL BAQAEI VIA X/Handout via REUTERS Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi laid out Iran’s demands and its reservations about US positions on Saturday as Islamabad hosted a new push to end a war tha…
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