President Trump announced on Sunday that U.S. representatives would travel to Pakistan for a new round of negotiations with Iran. Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Islamabad for talks scheduled for Tuesday, just days before the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States is set to expire.<\/p>\n
However, Iran quickly stated its unwillingness to participate. Iranian state media reported on Sunday that Tehran does not plan to be involved in the new round of talks. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed on Monday that “As of now… we have no plans for the next round of negotiation, and no decision has been made in this regard.”<\/p>\n
A significant sticking point for Iran is the ongoing U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. Iran’s parliamentary speaker reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed “if the U.S. does not lift the blockade.” This comes amidst heightened tensions, including a U.S. destroyer firing on and seizing an Iranian ship on Sunday, which Tehran vowed to retaliate against, reportedly sending drones towards U.S. military ships.<\/p>\n
Iranian officials have cited Washington’s “unreasonable and unrealistic demands” and the naval blockade as reasons for the lack of “clear prospect of fruitful negotiations.” Pakistan has been actively mediating, with its Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif engaging with their Iranian counterparts, emphasizing the need for continued dialogue to resolve issues. Despite Trump’s optimism for a “very fair and reasonable DEAL,” Iran’s stance suggests a challenging path forward for the upcoming talks.<\/p>\n
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