Iranian Foreign Minister Visits Russia, Blames US's Excessive Demands for Failure of Previous US-Iran Talks
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Araghchi visited Russia, attributing the failure of previous nuclear talks with the US to Washington's excessive demands. This visit comes amid stalled direct negotiations, following Araghchi's visits to Pakistan and Oman. The US President, while canceling envoys' trips, indicated willingness for talks if Iran initiates.
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Key news on US-Iran war
Central News Agency
(Central News Agency St. Petersburg 27th Comprehensive Foreign Report) As direct talks between the US and Iran seem to be in a deadlock, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Araghchi arrived in Russia today for a whirlwind diplomatic tour, stating in St. Petersburg that he blamed Washington for the failure of the talks.
According to AFP, Araghchi has visited Pakistan, a key mediator between the US and Iran, and Oman in recent days. This visit to Russia is expected to include a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.
The only round of talks between the US and Iran was held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, but it was fruitless. Araghchi's recent arrival in Pakistan had fueled expectations for a possible resumption of talks over the weekend, until US President Donald Trump canceled the peace talks trips of special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Araghchi said today: "Although the previous round of talks made progress, the US's approach, with its excessive demands, prevented the achievement of goals."
After canceling the US-Iran talks, Trump told Fox News Channel that if Iran wants to negotiate, "they can come to us or call us." But he emphasized that canceling the talks does not mean resuming combat. (Translator: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150427
Central News Agency
(Central News Agency St. Petersburg 27th Comprehensive Foreign Report) As direct talks between the US and Iran seem to be in a deadlock, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Araghchi arrived in Russia today for a whirlwind diplomatic tour, stating in St. Petersburg that he blamed Washington for the failure of the talks.
According to AFP, Araghchi has visited Pakistan, a key mediator between the US and Iran, and Oman in recent days. This visit to Russia is expected to include a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.
The only round of talks between the US and Iran was held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, but it was fruitless. Araghchi's recent arrival in Pakistan had fueled expectations for a possible resumption of talks over the weekend, until US President Donald Trump canceled the peace talks trips of special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Araghchi said today: "Although the previous round of talks made progress, the US's approach, with its excessive demands, prevented the achievement of goals."
After canceling the US-Iran talks, Trump told Fox News Channel that if Iran wants to negotiate, "they can come to us or call us." But he emphasized that canceling the talks does not mean resuming combat. (Translator: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150427