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Iran-US Peace Talks Extended After Marathon Session in Islamabad

Iran-US peace talks in Islamabad have been extended for another day following a marathon 14-hour negotiation session. The extension came at Pakistan's proposal, with Iran's delegation citing "illogical and excessive demands" from the United States. Significant differences reportedly remain, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian media stating the "ball is in the US court." The talks aim to ease Middle East tensions following a recent ceasefire.

Key Points: Iran-US Talks Extended for Another Day in Islamabad

  • Talks extended at Pakistan's proposal
  • Serious differences over Strait of Hormuz remain
  • US accused of "excessive demands"
  • Negotiations lasted over 14 hours
  • Western media accused of exaggerating progress
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Iran-US peace talks extended for another day: Media

Pakistan-mediated negotiations between Iran and the US continue for another day amid reports of "serious differences" and "excessive demands."

"the ball is now in the US court to put aside its usual excessive demands - Tasnim news agency"

Tehran, April 12

Negotiations between delegations from Iran and the United States will be extended for another day at Pakistan's proposal and at the two sides' consent, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported early Sunday.

The report said given the "illogical and excessive demands" of the United States and the Iranian delegation's insistence on ensuring national interests, Pakistan proposed to hold another round of negotiations on Sunday and the two sides agreed, Xinhua news agency reported.

This occurred at the end of the latest round of Pakistani-mediated talks that ended early Sunday in Islamabad, and after the two delegations exchanged texts, according to Tasnim.

The negotiations started at 1 p.m. local time (0800 GMT) on Saturday and continued for more than 14 hours, the report said.

Tasnim said earlier that certain serious differences still remain between the two sides, adding that "the ball is now in the US court to put aside its usual excessive demands and replace its ambitious approach with a realistic one."

It quoted an informed source as saying that despite the initial progress achieved in the negotiations between the two sides' expert teams, the delegations still have "serious" differences over the Strait of Hormuz and a number of other issues, and no tangible change has occurred in the talks due to the US "excessive demands."

The report stressed that some Western media are exaggerating the talks' "positive atmosphere" to control global energy prices.

Regarding the latest round, Tasnim said: "Given the US excessive demands, this round appears to be the last chance given by the Iranian team to the Americans to achieve a joint framework."

Delegations from Iran and the United States are in Islamabad for talks aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East following a ceasefire reached earlier this week after more than a month of fighting.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The report says Western media is exaggerating the positive atmosphere to control energy prices. That's a serious allegation. We need transparent reporting on such critical geopolitical issues.
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Ananya R
Strait of Hormuz is a global chokepoint for oil. Any tension there directly impacts India's energy security and import bill. Our government should be watching this very, very closely.
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Vikram M
14 hours of talks and still "serious differences". Shows how deep the mistrust is. While peace is needed, Iran has a point about the US having a history of "excessive demands". Hope realism prevails.
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Michael C
As an observer from India, I respectfully think the Iranian media's tone in this report is quite one-sided. Calling demands "illogical and excessive" repeatedly doesn't help create a neutral atmosphere for negotiation. Both sides need to give.
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Priya S
Any reduction in Middle East tension is a blessing. So many Indian citizens work in the Gulf region. Their safety and the smooth flow of remittances depend on stability there. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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