Masoud Pezeshkian has said that diplomacy remains Iran’s preferred way to solve disputes with the United States, despite the failure of recent high-level talks.
The Iranian president said an agreement is still possible if Washington respects international law and Iran’s rights.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Islamabad Talks End Without Deal
The statement came after long negotiations held in Islamabad around April 12, where US and Iranian officials reportedly held talks for nearly 21 hours.
The American delegation was led by JD Vance. However, both sides failed to reach an agreement on several major issues.
Main Disputes Between US and Iran
The talks focused on Iran’s nuclear programme, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and reducing tensions across the Middle East.
According to US officials, Washington wanted a clear Iranian commitment not to seek nuclear weapons or the ability to build them quickly.
Vance said the US had shown flexibility, but Iran did not accept the proposed terms.
Iran Rejects Pressure
Iranian officials described the talks as serious and detailed, but blamed the failure on what they called excessive and unlawful US demands.
Tehran said it would not give up its legitimate rights, including peaceful nuclear technology, while continuing to deny any intention to build nuclear weapons.
Iranian leaders have repeatedly said they are open to fair negotiations but will not accept pressure or demands such as zero uranium enrichment or dismantling all facilities.
Pezeshkian Speaks With Putin
Pezeshkian also told Vladimir Putin that a deal is still possible if the US changes its approach and respects Iranian sovereignty.
He added that diplomacy can succeed if both sides act fairly.
Long-Running Nuclear Dispute
The latest talks are part of wider US-Iran negotiations that have continued since 2025. They aim to revive or replace parts of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which the US left in 2018.
Major disagreements remain over uranium enrichment, sanctions relief, missile limits, and regional influence.
Future Talks Likely
Although no breakthrough was achieved in Islamabad, both countries still say diplomacy is better than conflict.
More rounds of talks are expected, but mistrust remains high, and tensions could rise again if progress is not made.
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