Iran FM: US ‘excessive demands’ hindered deal in Islamabad talks
The Iranian foreign minister says Washington’s “excessive demands” hampered an agreement during the negotiations in Pakistan aimed at a conclusive end to the US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic.
Abbas Araghchi made the remarks during a telephone conversation with his French counterpart, Jean-Noël Barrot, on Monday, one day after the talks between Iranian and American delegations in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad ended without a breakthrough.
“Despite progress on many issues discussed, the US prevented the achievement of an agreement due to its approach of excessive demands and the continuous change of its demands,” Araghchi said.
The top French diplomat, for his part, affirmed his country’s support for a diplomatic approach to end the war.
He also hoped that with the continuation of talks a final deal would be reached within the framework of the Islamabad negotiations.
Additionally on Monday, Araghchi held talks over the phone with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan.
The Iranian foreign minister briefed his Saudi counterpart on the latest developments in the region following the announcement of a temporary ceasefire and risks arising from the United States’ provocative acts.
He underscored Tehran’s responsible approach and good-will in accepting the ceasefire and holding talks with Washington.
“Unfortunately, we witnessed the continuation of the American side’s excessive demands in the negotiations and this obstructed any result.”
Farhan, for his part, said Saudi Arabia supports diplomatic efforts, expressing hope that the process would bring about a permanent end to the war and restore regional security and stability.
Also on Monday, Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
During the call, Araghchi said that Iran has acted decisively in defending its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Iran, he said, entered the diplomatic process to preserve its national interests and protect regional peace and security.
The Qatari foreign minister also voiced his country’s support for mediation efforts to end the war.
The illegal US-Israeli aggression on Iran began on February 28 with airstrikes that assassinated senior Iranian officials and commanders.
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