The US failed to reach an agreement with Iran on ending the war after negotiations in Pakistan, US Vice President J.D. Vance reported on the night of April 12. The US and Iranian delegations left Islamabad, writes Meduza.
“I think this is a much worse news for Iran than for the United States of America,” said Vance. According to him, the US made a final offer, but Iranian negotiators refused to accept Washington’s terms.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry, in turn, stated that the parties reached mutual understanding on a number of issues, but “disagreed on two or three important matters.” According to Tasnim, the US demanded that enriched uranium be removed from Iran. As reported by the Financial Times, the sides were at an impasse over the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The negotiations took place on April 11 and the night of April 12. Iranian representatives stated that the talks lasted almost 25 hours.
After the negotiations ended, the US Central Command reported that the Navy is preparing aircraft for flights over their area of responsibility.
Pakistan, which acted as a mediator at the Islamabad meeting, urged both sides to adhere to the ceasefire and expressed readiness to continue facilitating dialogue. The Iranian side indicated that it was “in no hurry”: Tasnim agency, citing informed sources, reported that no changes in the situation with the Strait of Hormuz should be expected until a “reasonable deal” is reached on Tehran’s terms. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the war with Iran is “not over yet.”
The US and Iran agreed on a two-week ceasefire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz on the night of April 8. Due to the stalemate in negotiations, the truce is under threat, writes Axios.
On April 11, amid negotiations in Islamabad, the US military began an operation to clear the Strait of Hormuz, announced US President Donald Trump. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated on April 12 that any attempt by military ships to pass through the strait will be prevented. The IRGC emphasized that under certain conditions only civilian vessels are allowed to pass through the strait. According to this report, shipping is currently closed.
