Islamabad (TDI): Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Sunday that it was unrealistic to expect a breakthrough in just one round of talks between Iran and the United States, stressing that negotiations of this nature require time and sustained engagement.
In remarks to Iranian media following comments by JD Vance, Baghaei noted that while both sides managed to find common ground on several points, disagreements remain on a few key issues.
He described the discussions as taking place under difficult circumstances, pointing out that they followed weeks of conflict and were marked by a deep sense of mistrust.
He said that given the backdrop of a 40-day war and lingering suspicions on both sides, it was only natural that a comprehensive agreement could not be reached in a single meeting.
Baghaei also indicated that diplomatic engagement is far from over, adding that consultations involving Iran, Pakistan, and other regional partners will continue as efforts to narrow differences move forward.
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Meanwhile, Iran’s state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported that the talks in Islamabad ultimately failed due to what it described as “unreasonable demands” from the American side.
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The report said the Iranian delegation remained engaged in nearly 21 hours of continuous and intensive negotiations aimed at safeguarding national interests, but despite presenting multiple proposals, no meaningful progress could be achieved, leading to the conclusion of the talks.
