Tehran: Iran will not participate in the second round of talks with the US in Pakistan, state media reported on Sunday.
Iran’s decision came hours after US President Donald Trump announced that his representatives will travel to Islamabad on Monday.
Hopes of a long-term peace before the ceasefire expires on April 22 faded after Tehran confirmed it wouldn’t take part in the talks. Iran blamed Washingtonâ
s âexcessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictionsâ, and an ongoing US naval blockade of its ports, which it considers a breach of the truce, Islamic Republic News Agency reported.
Iranâs First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref flayed the US approach to negotiations, saying American positions were âchildishâ and inconsistent.
Trumpâs lengthy post on Truth Social, asking Iran to take âthe very fair and reasonable dealâ was followed by a warning. He threatened to knock out all power plants, bridges in Iran if they donât take the deal, adding that âItâs time for the Iran killing machine to endâ.
Trump initially said JD Vance wonât be part of peace talks 2.0, but said later the Vice-President will again lead the delegation to Islamabad.