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US IRAN talk failed Pakistan
KATHMANDU: High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran have ended without agreement after marathon 21-hour talks in Islamabad, marking a major diplomatic setback with significant implications for global security, oil markets, and geopolitical stability.
The most critical sticking point was Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Washington demanded a firm and verifiable commitment that Tehran would not pursue nuclear weapons or related capabilities.
However, Iran refused to:
This fundamental disagreement made a breakthrough nearly impossible.
Another major dispute centered on the Strait of Hormuz—a critical global energy corridor.
This issue has direct consequences for global oil supply chains and energy prices.
Iran demanded:
The U.S., however, insisted on concessions first, relief later, creating a sequencing deadlock typical in past negotiations. (The Times of India)
Washington sought broader negotiations covering:
Tehran rejected these as non-negotiable sovereignty issues, further widening the gap.
Both sides blamed each other:
This reflects a long-standing trust deficit rooted in decades of hostility since 1979.
The talks took place amid:
This created a high-pressure environment, reducing flexibility on both sides and making compromise politically risky.
The talks failed not because of a single issue, but due to structural incompatibility in core strategic objectives:
Until this fundamental mismatch is addressed, future negotiations are likely to face similar outcomes.
Based on Intl media report
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