Iran-US talks: ‘Unlawful requests’: Iran attacks US after Islamabad talks fail, cites ‘violation of promises’

In a post on X, Esmail Baqaei said that for Iran the diplomacy was a “continuation of holy jihad”, and said that Tehran would not forget “America’s violations of promises and evil deeds” or the “heinous crimes” committed during the conflict.His comments came as marathon talks brokered by Pakistan ended without any results, with Iranian media confirming that the two sides “have not reached any agreement”.

‘Committed to protecting national interests’

Bakaaei said the Iranian delegation held “intense talks” throughout Saturday and exchanged several messages with the US side “using all its capacity, experience and knowledge to protect Iran’s rights and interests.”He said, “The enormous loss of our great people… has made our resolve… stronger than ever.” “Nothing can and should stop us from pursuing our great historical mission towards our beloved homeland and the great Iranian civilization,” he said.He said Tehran is committed to using “all tools, including diplomacy” to secure its goals, while emphasizing that any progress depends on “the seriousness and good faith of the opposing side.”

Major sticking points remain unresolved

According to Bakayi, the discussions held over the past 24 hours covered major issues including the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear program, war reparations, sanctions relief and a complete end to the war in the region.Iranian media claimed that US “excessive demands” prevented a common framework for an agreement. “The success of this diplomatic process depends on the seriousness and goodwill of the opposing side, refraining from excessive demands and unlawful requests, and acceptance of Iran’s legitimate rights and interests,” Bakaei wrote.Disputes over nuclear commitments and control over the Strait of Hormuz remained central points of contention.

America confirmed no deal after 21 hours of talks

US Vice President JD Vance said the US delegation was leaving Pakistan without a deal after 21 hours of talks, adding that Iran had refused to accept US conditions, including a commitment not to build nuclear weapons.“The bad news is we haven’t reached an agreement,” Vance said. He said Washington had made its “red lines” clear.The talks, the first direct high-level engagement between the two sides in more than a decade, were seen as crucial to maintaining the fragile two-week ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route.

Despite the setback, Iran indicated that talks could continue, also thanking Pakistan for its “generous efforts” in hosting and mediating the discussions.