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Iran Rejects New US Talks as Ceasefire Tensions Rise
Tehran says Washington’s shifting positions and a naval blockade have blocked progress, as more than 10,000 security personnel were deployed in the twin cities.
- Iran rejected claims on Monday that it agreed to participate in a second round of peace talks in Islamabad, dismissing the reports as a "blame game" intended to increase pressure.
- Iranian officials cited "Washington's excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions, and the ongoing naval blockade" as reasons for refusing participation, viewing the blockade as a ceasefire breach.
- President Donald Trump announced a delegation led by special envoy Steve Witkoff and chief adviser Jared Kushner would travel to Islamabad for the talks, describing them as a "last chance" for Iran.
- As the two-week ceasefire nears expiration on Wednesday, Pakistani mediators continue efforts to prolong the truce, while Iran vowed to respond to what it labels "armed piracy" regarding the naval blockade.
- Tehran maintains that normal transit through the Strait of Hormuz will not resume while the blockade remains in place; experts warn the standoff threatens to reignite conflict with no clear path to productive negotiations.
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Tehran. Iran yesterday rejected a second round of talks with the U.S., arguing that there is no clear prospect that they will be fruitful in the face of Washington’s unreasonable and unrealistic demands, its frequent changes of position, as well as the constant contradictions and threats. It claimed that the U.S. “does not comply with its commitments” and “treasons diplomacy,” and called the U.S. naval blockade a violation of the ceasefire.
Iran Rejects Second Round of Talks with US Following Seizure of Cargo Ship
Iran has officially declined to participate in new negotiations with the United States, citing Washington’s excessive demands, shifting positions, and the ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports. According to The Hindu, Iranian state media reported that Tehran is not planning to attend the next round of talks with the US in Pakistan.The ongoing US naval blockade and the recent seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship by US forces in the Gulf …
Trump raises his voice with Iran: "It's a fair deal, sign or I'll knock down every bridge in the country. Just be a good boy." Second round in Islamabad in the balance: Ayatollahs say they won't participate if the block of Hormuz continues.Israel: "We'll use full strength" . Truce in Lebanon hung on a thread. Hezbollah denies responsibility in the killing of the French soldier and asks for an inquiry.The special contains two articles.
Berliner Morgenpost
Washington pushes military, Tehran mistrusts. After the end of the ceasefire, the leap into a new escalation threatens from Wednesday
Assault on vessel overshadows preparation for round two of US-Iran dialogue
• Both sides offer differing accounts of incident in sea of Oman• Tehran ‘rejects’ participation over ‘Washington’s excessive demands, unrealistic expectations’• American delegation expected in Islamabad this evening; advance teams already in town• Trump’s remarks sow confusion over who will lead his team; warns Iran of dire consequences if deal not reached• Twin cities in virtual lockdown; govt offices shift to ‘work from home’ ISLAMABAD / WASH…
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