The situation regarding US-Iran peace talks is not clear yet, because Tehran has shown hesitation in joining the talks in Pakistan. Due to Donald Trump’s tough stance, doubts have arisen regarding any new agreement before the ceasefire deadline.
According to the Washington Post report, the second round of talks between the US and Iran is expected to take place in Islamabad, although this is now unlikely as Iranian officials have indicated that they cannot attend the talks after the US seized an Iranian-flagged ship.
What did Ismail Bakai say?
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bakai said in a press conference on Monday that till now we have not taken any decision about the next round of talks. This conversation is to take place at a time when the two-week ceasefire between America and Iran is about to end. This has increased the pressure on both sides to reach an agreement, otherwise they may have to risk resumption of hostilities.
Things got worse due to Trump’s statements
According to CNN, amid this uncertainty, Trump’s public statements and social media posts have made this delicate conversation even more complicated. The two sides appeared close to an agreement to end the seven-week conflict, but Trump publicly claimed that Iran had agreed to some key terms, while officials said those terms had not yet been finalized.
A person familiar with the conversation told CNN that the Iranians did not like the fact that the US president was talking through social media and making it appear as if he had agreed on issues on which they had not yet agreed. Changing deadlines and mixed signals from America have further increased this confusion.
Threat of attack on Iran’s power stations
Trump sometimes hints that an agreement is just around the corner and sometimes warns that if talks fail, military action will be taken again. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump is unlikely to extend the ceasefire after Wednesday, leading to further increased diplomatic efforts. According to reports, Trump has also warned that if Iran does not agree to America’s terms, it may have to face attacks targeting critical infrastructure like bridges and power plants.
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