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US ‘failed to gain the trust’ of Iranian officials in ceasefire talks: Parliament leader
Iran said Washington’s excessive demands blocked a 21-hour negotiation round, while Pakistan urged both sides to uphold the ceasefire and keep diplomatic channels open.
- On Sunday, April 12, 2026, peace negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded in Islamabad without a framework agreement after 21 hours of intensive discussions.
- Iranian officials blamed the stalemate on "unreasonable" and "excessive" demands from Washington regarding nuclear rights and control over the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran rejected as unacceptable.
- US Vice President JD Vance departed Islamabad after presenting a "final and best offer," while Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf cited deep mistrust as the key barrier to progress.
- UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting called the stalled talks "disappointing," while Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong urged both nations to maintain the fragile ceasefire and resume negotiations.
- Despite the impasse, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that diplomatic channels remain open, though some analysts warn a swift return to conflict remains possible.
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They sat together for 21 hours - but the US and Iran could not agree on a peace plan. Will the war now continue or will it continue to be negotiated behind the scenes? There are no clear answers to many questions yet.
·Hamburg, Germany
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Iran leaders say ’couldn’t trust US’ at failed Islamabad talks
Iranian leaders said on Sunday that the US failed to build trust during high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad, as both sides traded blame for the collapse of talks that spanned just over 24 hours. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led Tehran’s delegation, said Iran had put forward "advanced initiatives" during the discussions, but that Washington "ultimately failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round"…
·London, United Kingdom
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