Iranian Speaker Cites Failure to Build Trust Amid Talks Collapse
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Iranian Parliament Speaker, asserted that the United States failed to win Iran's trust during recent peace negotiations held in Pakistan. Ghalibaf made these remarks after the high-level talks between the two nations failed to reach any concrete agreement.Speaking via a series of posts on X, the speaker noted that while the Iranian delegation presented "forward-looking initiatives," the opposing side was unsuccessful in gaining confidence during this round of talks. He emphasized that despite Iran possessing the necessary will for negotiations, past experiences dictated a high degree of caution.
Iran Vows Continued Path of 'Power Diplomacy'
Ghalibaf strongly asserted that Iran will continue to champion its national rights using a combination of approaches. He stressed that "diplomacy of power is another approach alongside military struggle."The Iranian Parliament Speaker affirmed that the country would not halt efforts to consolidate the achievements made during the forty days of national defense. Furthermore, he extended gratitude to Pakistan for playing the vital role in facilitating the critical peace discussions.
Key Sticking Points Define Failed Negotiations
The negotiations, which began Saturday, marked the first direct, high-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Earlier in the week, the two sides had announced a six-day ceasefire.The failure to secure a deal raised immediate questions regarding the viability of the fragile two-week ceasefire. Iran had entered the talks presenting a comprehensive 10-point plan. This plan notably included demands for the withdrawal of US forces from West Asia, the lifting of sanctions against Iran, and ensuring control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Conversely, US Vice President JD Vance cited Iran's nuclear program as a primary sticking point during the failed talks. After addressing the press conference, Vance stated that the U.S. left with a "simple proposal," presenting it as their final offer. The underlying conflict for stability revolved around the paralysis of global energy markets following prior US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28.
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