Day 43 of Middle East War: US-Iran Talks End with No Result, Latest Developments
After 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, the US and Iran failed to reach a consensus, with the US demanding legal guarantees that Iran will not seek nuclear weapons. Israeli PM Netanyahu claimed to have 'destroyed' Iran's nuclear program and agreed to peace talks with Lebanon under certain conditions. Meanwhile, Iran warned US warships against attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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On the US side, JD Vance stated in Islamabad, Pakistan on the 12th that after 21 hours of talks with Iran, the two sides failed to reach a consensus. He told the media that the US bottom line is that Iran must make a clear and legally binding guarantee 'not to seek nuclear weapons and related technologies.'
During the trilateral talks between the US, Iran, and Pakistan, US President Trump had indicated that the outcome of the negotiations in Islamabad was irrelevant, insisting that the US had already won the war.
On the Israeli side, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that a joint US-Israeli operation had successfully 'destroyed' Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs and weakened the Iranian leadership and its regional allies.
He also agreed to peace talks with Lebanon on two conditions: the disarmament of Hezbollah and a lasting peace agreement.
Iran denied US claims that two US warships had passed through the Strait of Hormuz and warned that any warship attempting to force its way through 'will be treated harshly.'
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said after the marathon talks in Islamabad that the success of the US-Iran peace talks depends on the US refraining from making 'excessive' and 'illegitimate' demands and 'accepting Iran's legitimate rights and interests.'
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf noted that past experiences in negotiating with the US have led to a lack of trust. 'Our experience negotiating with the Americans has always ended in failure and broken promises.'
According to AAA data, the average price of gasoline in the US fell by nearly 2 cents to $4.14 per gallon. CNN reported that the ceasefire in the Iran conflict and plans to reopen shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have affected oil prices, but analysts say it will take months for prices to return to pre-war levels.
The Lebanese Ministry of Health stated that since being drawn into the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah on March 2, the death toll in the country has reached 2,020, including 248 women, 165 children, and 85 medical and emergency personnel, with another 6,436 injured.
Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter said he refused to discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah but agreed to begin formal peace talks with the Lebanese government. The Lebanese presidency announced that a meeting will be held at the US State Department on April 14 to discuss a ceasefire declaration and the start date for negotiations.
Pope Leo XIV delivered a speech denouncing warmongers and called on billions of people worldwide to embrace peace, 'to believe again in the politics of love, moderation, and goodness.'
In one of his most passionate appeals regarding the fierce conflict in the Middle East, the American-born pontiff said that people need faith 'to face this extremely difficult moment in history together.'
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to seize the opportunity of the Islamabad talks to pave the way for a lasting de-escalation of tensions 'and to reach a strong agreement that can provide solid guarantees for regional security.' (Compiler: Tsai Chia-min) 1150412
During the trilateral talks between the US, Iran, and Pakistan, US President Trump had indicated that the outcome of the negotiations in Islamabad was irrelevant, insisting that the US had already won the war.
On the Israeli side, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that a joint US-Israeli operation had successfully 'destroyed' Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs and weakened the Iranian leadership and its regional allies.
He also agreed to peace talks with Lebanon on two conditions: the disarmament of Hezbollah and a lasting peace agreement.
Iran denied US claims that two US warships had passed through the Strait of Hormuz and warned that any warship attempting to force its way through 'will be treated harshly.'
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said after the marathon talks in Islamabad that the success of the US-Iran peace talks depends on the US refraining from making 'excessive' and 'illegitimate' demands and 'accepting Iran's legitimate rights and interests.'
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf noted that past experiences in negotiating with the US have led to a lack of trust. 'Our experience negotiating with the Americans has always ended in failure and broken promises.'
According to AAA data, the average price of gasoline in the US fell by nearly 2 cents to $4.14 per gallon. CNN reported that the ceasefire in the Iran conflict and plans to reopen shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have affected oil prices, but analysts say it will take months for prices to return to pre-war levels.
The Lebanese Ministry of Health stated that since being drawn into the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah on March 2, the death toll in the country has reached 2,020, including 248 women, 165 children, and 85 medical and emergency personnel, with another 6,436 injured.
Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter said he refused to discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah but agreed to begin formal peace talks with the Lebanese government. The Lebanese presidency announced that a meeting will be held at the US State Department on April 14 to discuss a ceasefire declaration and the start date for negotiations.
Pope Leo XIV delivered a speech denouncing warmongers and called on billions of people worldwide to embrace peace, 'to believe again in the politics of love, moderation, and goodness.'
In one of his most passionate appeals regarding the fierce conflict in the Middle East, the American-born pontiff said that people need faith 'to face this extremely difficult moment in history together.'
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to seize the opportunity of the Islamabad talks to pave the way for a lasting de-escalation of tensions 'and to reach a strong agreement that can provide solid guarantees for regional security.' (Compiler: Tsai Chia-min) 1150412
FAQ
What was the result of the US-Iran talks?
After 21 hours of talks, no consensus was reached. The US is demanding legal guarantees that Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons.