In a post on the websiteHis statements came after the marathon talks mediated by Pakistan ended without achieving a breakthrough, as Iranian media confirmed that the two sides “did not reach an agreement.”
“Determined to protect national interests”
Al-Bikai said that the Iranian delegation participated in “intensive negotiations” throughout Saturday, exchanging multiple messages with the American side while using “all its capabilities, experience, and knowledge to protect Iran’s rights and interests.”
“The terrible loss of our greats… has made our resolve… stronger than ever,” he said, stressing that “nothing can or should prevent us from pursuing our great historical mission towards our beloved homeland and the noble Iranian civilization.”He added that Tehran remains committed to using “all tools, including diplomacy” to secure its goals, while emphasizing that any progress depends on “the seriousness and good faith of the other side.”
Major sticking points remain unresolved
According to Al-Bikai, the discussions that took place during the past 24 hours covered major issues including the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian nuclear program, war reparations, easing sanctions, and a complete end to the war in the region.Iranian media claimed that “excessive American demands” prevented a common framework for the agreement. “The success of this diplomatic process depends on the seriousness and good faith of the opposing party, refraining from excessive demands and illegal requests, and accepting Iran’s legitimate rights and interests,” Baghaei wrote.Disagreements over nuclear commitments and control of the Strait of Hormuz remained central points of contention.
The United States confirms that no agreement was reached after talks that lasted 21 hours
US Vice President J.D. Vance said that the US delegation will leave Pakistan after 21 hours of negotiations without reaching an agreement, adding that Iran has refused to accept US conditions, including commitments not to build nuclear weapons.“The bad news is that we did not reach an agreement,” Vance said, adding that Washington had made clear its “red lines.”The talks, the first direct high-level engagement between the two sides in more than a decade, were seen as crucial to maintaining the fragile two-week ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a major global energy route.
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Despite the setback, Iran indicated that negotiations could continue, while thanking Pakistan for its “philanthropic efforts” in hosting and mediating the discussions.