Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with the United States collapsed due to what he described as changing demands from Washington during talks in Islamabad.
Araghchi said both sides were close to reaching an agreement before the discussions broke down. He stated that Iran engaged in the talks in good faith but encountered “maximalism, shifting goalposts and blockade” from the US side.
He added that the two sides were “just inches away” from finalising an understanding before differences emerged at a critical stage.
The talks, described as among the highest-level engagements between the two countries in decades, ended without a deal after extended negotiations. Key issues included ceasefire terms, sanctions relief, nuclear policy, and regional security arrangements.
The breakdown comes amid a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with tensions continuing in parts of the region. Both sides have signalled that further diplomatic efforts may be required despite the current setback.
Araghchi said future progress would depend on mutual conduct, stating that goodwill must be met with reciprocal action for negotiations to succeed.
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