Iran sees American demands as reaching far beyond what it achieved in war. Tehran is gambling that it can withstand further bombardment more than Washington is willing to sustain economic chaos, experts say.
Tehran [Iran], April 12 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has broken his silence following the culmination of high-stakes diplomatic discussions held in the Pakistani capital, expressing a lack of confidence in the negotiating partners despite Iran's intent to find a resolution.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 12 (ANI): Burzine Waghmar, Iran expert at Centre for Iranian Studies (CIS) at University of London's School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS) Centre, said the optics of the talks between Iran and America were blown way out of proportion.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser on international affairs to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said the key to the Strait of Hormuz is in the hands of Iran.
Ben Gvir visits Al-Aqsa Mosque complex, says 'I feel like the owner' Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in occupied Jerusalem. In a video posted by his office, he was seen at the site saying: "Today, I feel like the owner here. "There is still more to do, more to improve.
Ghalibaf says US 'failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation' Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who was one of the negotiators, said on X that "we have the necessary good faith and will, but due to the experiences of the two previous wars, we have no trust in the opposing side". He added: "The opposing side ultimately failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round of negotiations.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that while Iran put forth several forward-looking initiatives during the Islamabad talks on April 11, the United States ultimately failed to gain the trust of the Iranian negotiators.
Iranian sources, however, blame ‘excessive’ demands from Washington for breakdown of talks in Islamabad to resolve US-Iran conflict Middle East crisis – live The US vice-president, JD Vance, has blamed the failure of marathon negotiations with Iran on the country’s refusal to abandon its nuclear weapons programme, while Iranian sources have hit back at “excessive” demands from Washington. Vance, who left Islamabad on Sunday morning after 21 hours of talks with Iranian officials in the Pakistani capital, said his team had been very clear on its red lines, as hopes faded of a quick end to the conflict that began on 28 February. Continue reading...
How talks broke down in Islamabad, with both sides blaming each other Submitted by Imran Mulla on Sun, 04/12/2026 - 09:54 Iran says progress depends on the 'seriousness and good faith' of the US as American allies urge return to negotiations US Vice President JD Vance arrives for a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister amid the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 11, 2026. (AFP) Off The world's eyes were on Islamabad for nearly 21 hours as marathon ceasefire talks took place between the United States and Iran . These were the highest-level talks between Washington and Tehran in 50 years.
"We only accept an end of the war with guarantees that we won't be attacked again," said Mojtaba Ferdousi Pour, head of the Iranian diplomatic mission in Cairo, ahead of the talk. BEIJING, April 12 (Xinhua) -- After 21 hours of marathon-like negotiations, the United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement in the latest round of talks, U. S.
UK expresses disappointment over negotiations stalling British Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said the UK is disappointed that talks in Islamabad stalled. "It’s obviously disappointing that we haven’t yet seen a breakthrough in negotiations and an end to this war in Iran that is a sustainable one," Streeting told Sky News. "As ever in diplomacy, you’re failing until you succeed.
Morning update Hello Middle East Eye readers. If you are joining us now, here were the major developments over the last several hours: Iran’s negotiating delegation departed Pakistan following the conclusion of talks with the United States that ended without an agreement. US Vice President JD Vance also left Islamabad, saying the two sides failed to reach a deal after marathon negotiations.
The U. S. had demanded that Iran immediately reopen the strait to all maritime traffic, but Iran said it would do so only after a final peace deal, according to Iranian officials.
Tehran [Iran], April 12 (ANI): Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei on Sunday said that the recent meeting with US officials was the longest round of negotiations they have had in the past year.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: U. S. Vice President JD Vance said talks between the United States and Iran ended early on April 12 without a peace deal because Iran refused to accept U.
(260412) -- ISLAMABAD, April 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 12, 2026 shows a street view in Islamabad, Pakistan. Negotiations between Iran and the United States in Islamabad, Pakistan, have concluded without an outcome as the U. S.
New posts 09:48 Iran 'In No Hurry' To Negotiate With US Tehran has no plans for the next round of peace talks to end the war, Iran's Fars news agency reported, after Islamabad peace talks collapsed and US officials departed for Washington.
Iran delegation leaves Pakistan after failed US talks Iran’s negotiating delegation has departed Pakistan following the conclusion of talks with the United States that ended without an agreement, according to Iran’s Mehr news agency. The delegation included Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The departure comes shortly after US Vice President JD Vance also left Islamabad, saying the two sides failed to reach a deal after marathon negotiations.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry praised Pakistan for hosting and mediating negotiations with the US, outlining the discussions that were held on the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear concerns, war reparations, sanctions removal, and the pursuit of ending regional conflicts.
Iran says ‘diplomacy never ends’ as consultations continue Iran’s foreign ministry said diplomatic efforts will continue despite stalled talks with the United States, with spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, saying “diplomacy never ends,” according to IRNA. Baghaei said diplomacy remains a key tool to “secure, protect and preserve national interests,” adding that consultations with Pakistan and other friendly and neighbouring countries will continue. A Pakistani Ranger walks past a billboard for the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on 12 April 2026.
