The two enemy countries did not find common ground during negotiations in Pakistan. One point of contention between Washington and Tehran is the future of the Iranian nuclear program.
J.D. Vance appeared before the press with a stern expression on Sunday, April 12. “So we are returning to the United States without reaching an agreement,” declared the American vice president. There were no long-term promises, an atmosphere of suspicion and mistrust: the day of negotiations between Washington and Tehran unfolded under high tension.
On the table for discussion was a plan with about ten points, some of which were supposed to be accepted by both parties. The United States would have agreed to sign a non-aggression treaty with Iran and its allies, and for a ceasefire to be declared between Israel and Lebanon. The only demand with an unclear answer was the blocking of over $100 billion in frozen Iranian assets. Tehran, however, described American demands as unreasonable. It notably refused to cede control of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire took effect.
Another area of contention is the future of the Iranian nuclear program. Donald Trump wants to prevent Iran from enriching uranium, which could have both civilian and military applications. Does this failure signal the end of all negotiations between the two countries? Iran hints that a door might still be open. “It was clear from the start that we should not expect to reach an agreement in one session. No one expected that,” affirmed Esmaeil Baqaei, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson.
The peace process is supported by Pakistan, a mediator in resolving this conflict. According to American sources, the Trump administration may not be ready to engage in long and complex negotiations with Iran.
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