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Khurshid Urges Peace as US-Iran Talks Hit Deadlock Over West Asia Crisis

Former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has emphasized the critical need for continued peace talks between the US and Iran, which have recently ended in a stalemate. He made these remarks at an event commemorating the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose assassination heightened regional tensions. Iranian officials state that their negotiators have offered reasonable proposals and that the success of talks depends on the acceptance of Iran's legitimate rights. The situation remains delicate, with Iran asserting the ball is now in the United States' court.

Key Points: US-Iran Talks Deadlock: Khurshid Calls for Sustained Dialogue

  • US-Iran peace talks end in deadlock
  • Khurshid stresses urgent need for dialogue
  • Iran says ball is now in US court
  • Tensions escalated after Khamenei assassination
  • Regional stability is crucial
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Salman Khurshid calls for peace as US-Iran peace talks end in deadlock

Former EAM Salman Khurshid stresses need for peace as US-Iran talks stall. Iran says ball is in US court after Islamabad negotiations.

"Peace is not easy. Let us hope that people keep trying for peace. - Salman Khurshid"

New Delhi, April 13

As talks between the US and Iran end in deadlock, former External Affairs Minister and senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid stressed the urgent need for peace and sustained dialogue, saying that both global and regional stability must be pursued despite escalating challenges linked to the West Asia crisis.

Speaking to ANI at a Chehlum Shaheed-e-Ummat commemoration event for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Khurshid said peace remains a shared aspiration.

He urged that talks should be allowed to continue in their respective forums without external interference.

"We all want peace. There's nobody who doesn't want peace. The few people who don't want peace, you know what people in the world think about them. Peace is not easy. Let us hope that people keep trying for peace. We were a little doubtful whether it could happen in Pakistan, but be that as it may. There is no time to complain about it. Let us just hope and pray that peace will come because it's necessary for the world, and it is necessary also for all of us in this region," Khurshid said on Sunday.

"The point is, it's best if the peace talks happen where they happen rather than all of us getting involved elsewhere. Let them happen where they happen. Let's hope and pray that they will succeed," he added.

This period of remembrance follows the assassination of 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint military strikes by the US and Israel on February 28, an event that triggered a sharp escalation of tensions in West Asia.

In the wake of the tragedy, Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as the new Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic.

A day earlier, US Vice President JD Vance departed from Islamabad after hitting a stalemate in talks with Iran in the wake of the West Asia conflict.

Meanwhile, Iran's Head of Centre for Public Diplomacy and Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, on Sunday, said that Iran's negotiators are employing all their capabilities, adding that the success of the efforts depends on the acceptance of Iran's legitimate rights and interests.

Baqaei said that Iran's heavy losses have made its resolve stronger than ever and that it uses all its tools to secure its national interests.

As the situation develops, Tasnim News Agency said on Sunday, citing an informed source that Iran has offered reasonable proposals in the negotiations held in Islamabad, adding that the ball is now in the US' court.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I agree with the sentiment for peace, our former ministers should be more careful about the events they attend. Attending a commemoration for a foreign leader involved in regional conflicts sends mixed signals about our non-aligned stance.
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David E
Interesting to see an Indian perspective on this. The deadlock is worrying. Hope diplomacy prevails, for everyone's sake.
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Aditya G
India has vital interests in the region - energy security and the welfare of our diaspora. We must advocate for dialogue but stay firmly out of the actual negotiations. It's not our fight. Our focus should remain on our own development.
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Sarah B
The reference to Pakistan in his statement is quite telling. It shows how regional instability is interconnected. A peaceful resolution here could have positive ripple effects.
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Karthik V
"Let them happen where they happen" - Wise words. External interference rarely helps. Hope both sides show flexibility. Another war will be disastrous for the whole world, not just the Gulf.

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