Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused the United States of derailing recent peace negotiations, blaming Washington for making excessive demands and showing insufficient political will to finalise an agreement.
According to Iran’s state broadcaster PressTV, Pezeshkian made the remarks during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron. He said that despite expert-level understandings between the parties, the stance of senior U.S. officials had prevented the talks from reaching a conclusion.
The direct negotiations between the U.S. and Iran took place over the weekend in Islamabad under Pakistani mediation. While both sides described the discussions as constructive, no concrete agreement was reached.
Pezeshkian stressed that diplomacy remains Iran’s preferred path, provided its national dignity and sovereignty are respected. The stalled talks come amid ongoing tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional influence, with international efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal having faltered in recent years.
The breakdown highlights the deep-seated mistrust between Washington and Tehran, despite intermittent attempts at dialogue. With no immediate breakthrough in sight, the diplomatic impasse is likely to continue shaping regional security dynamics and global energy markets.
