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Iran FM: "Zero Lessons Earned" as US Talks Collapse in Islamabad Stalemate

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared "zero lessons earned" after high-level talks with the United States in Islamabad collapsed, blaming US "maximalism." Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that threats from the US have no effect on the Iranian nation and warned of a firm response. US Vice President JD Vance confirmed no agreement was reached after approximately 21 hours of negotiations, calling the outcome worse for Iran. The stalemate leaves the future of the "Islamabad MoU" and broader diplomatic engagement in doubt.

Key Points: US-Iran Islamabad Talks Fail, Iran FM Decries "Zero Lessons Earned"

  • Talks on Islamabad MoU ended in stalemate
  • Iran blames US "maximalism and shifting goalposts"
  • Iranian officials defiant against US threats
  • US VP says no deal, outcome "bad news for Iran"
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"Zero lessons earned," says Iran FM Araghchi after Islamabad talks hit stalemate

Iran's Foreign Minister says talks with the US ended in stalemate due to "maximalism." Parliament Speaker warns Trump's threats have "no effect."

"Zero lessons earned. Good will begets goodwill. Enmity begets enmity. - Seyed Abbas Araghchi"

Tehran, April 13

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said "zero lessons earned" after hours of negotiations between the United States and Iran held in Pakistan on the "Islamabad MoU" ended in a stalemate, despite being close to a breakthrough.

He said Iran engaged in good faith during the discussions but faced "maximalism, shifting goalposts and blockade" from the US side, which led to the collapse of the talks.

In a post on X, Araghchi wrote, "In intensive talks at the highest level in 47 years, Iran engaged with the US in good faith to end the war. But when just inches away from "Islamabad MoU", we encountered maximalism, shifting goalposts, and blockade. Zero lessons earned. Good will begets goodwill. Enmity begets enmity."

Meanwhile, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that recent threats issued by US President Donald Trump have "no effect on the Iranian nation," even as he signalled cautious progress in ongoing engagements between Iran and the United States.

According to remarks carried by Iranian state media and reported by Al Jazeera, Ghalibaf said Tehran had presented "very good initiatives" during talks with Washington, contributing to forward movement in the dialogue process.

Ghalibaf said, "Trump's recent threats have no effect on the Iranian nation and issued a warning to the US president, saying, if you fight, we will fight, and if you come forward with logic, we will deal with logic."

"We will not bow to any threats; let them test our will once again so that we can teach them a bigger lesson", he further said, reiterating Iran's firm stance against external pressure.

The remarks came after hours of negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad ended in a stalemate on Sunday. US Vice President JD Vance said that no agreement had been reached despite extensive discussions.

He added that while the US delegation would return without a deal, the outcome was "bad news for Iran" more than for the United States.

Addressing reporters in Islamabad, Vance said that negotiations lasted around 21 hours and included several substantive discussions but failed to yield a final conclusion.

"We've had a number of substance agreements with the Iranians- that is the good news. The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement. That is bad news for Iran, much more than it is bad news for the United States of America."

"We go back to the United States having not come to an agreement", Vance said.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an observer, it's frustrating to see diplomacy fail when they were so close. The region needs stability. The US VP saying it's "bad news for Iran" sounds more like a threat than a diplomatic statement. Not helpful at all.
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Ananya R
"Good will begets goodwill. Enmity begets enmity." Wise words from the Iranian FM. This stalemate affects the whole region, including us. Hope cooler heads prevail for the sake of peace and energy security. 🤞
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Vikram M
While I understand Iran's position, a bit of flexibility from both sides could have sealed the deal. 21 hours of talks ending in nothing is a waste of time and resources. Sometimes you have to give a little to get a lot.
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Michael C
The US VP's comment that it's worse for Iran is typical posturing. The truth is, instability in the Gulf is bad for global trade, oil prices, and economies like India's. We have a huge stake in this.
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Priya S
It's disappointing. Pakistan hosting talks between US and Iran is interesting geopolitically. Hope India is closely watching and engaging with all parties to protect its interests in the region. Chabahar port is crucial for us.

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