BlockBeats News, April 12th. After 21 hours of US-Iran talks, no agreement was reached as key differences on nuclear issues remain. A summary of the US-Iran talks is as follows:
· Negotiation Process, Lasted 21 Hours: The negotiation lasted for 21 hours, starting on Saturday and continuing until early Sunday local time. According to Al Jazeera, the two sides engaged in about five rounds of talks, with written opinions exchanged after each round. The US media reported that the US negotiation team had at least six phone calls with Trump and communicated with several US government officials. Iran stated that both sides discussed various aspects of the main negotiation topics, including the Strait of Hormuz, the nuclear issue, war reparations, sanctions relief, and a complete end to the wars against Iran and the Middle East.
· End of Negotiation, US Statement: Sullivan stated that no agreement was reached and significant differences still exist between the two sides. The core reason is Iran’s lack of a clear commitment to abandon nuclear weapons development. The “final proposal” is left for Iran to respond to. After a brief four-minute press conference, Sullivan immediately departed for Washington.
· End of Negotiation, Iranian Statement: Iranian media reported that the US was impractical and made “excessive demands,” hindering the agreement. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that there are disagreements between Iran and the US on two or three key issues. It is unrealistic to expect an agreement to be reached in a single negotiation. According to Iranian media reports, the Iranian delegation has left Pakistan.
· Future Outlook: The timing and location of the next round of negotiations are yet to be determined. The Pakistani Foreign Minister stated that they will continue to actively promote US-Iran talks, and both sides must adhere to the ceasefire commitment. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that contacts and consultations between Iran and Pakistan will continue. Sources indicated that Iran is not eager to negotiate with the US again, and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will not change as long as the US does not agree to a fair deal.
· Others: Iranian media reported that some Western media outlets exaggerated the “positive atmosphere” of the negotiations for the purpose of influencing international energy prices. Reports of “intense conflicts inside the meeting room” and “handshakes between members of both sides” were purely sensationalized by Western media outlets. (Jin10)
