Iranian Former Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has stated that the United States needs to understand that Iran cannot be dictated to on terms. In response to US President Donald Trump, Javad Zarif said that no negotiations, at least not with Iran, will be successful on either side’s terms. Zarif emphasized that the US must understand that Iran cannot be dictated to, and there is no more time for understanding. This came after Zarif tweeted in response to US Vice President Mike Pence’s statement, “They have not accepted our terms.”
Iran’s former Vice President Ataollah Mohajerani said that the bad news is for America, as they proposed negotiations, arranged a mediator, and agreed on Iran’s 10 conditions. However, the US attempted to achieve its objectives on the negotiating table, which it failed to do in the battlefield.
US President Donald Trump stated that the meeting with Iran started early and lasted almost 20 hours. Trump expressed that he could elaborate in detail and discuss the outcomes of the meeting. A US official confirmed that the US delegation has already left for Islamabad.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi over the phone. In a social media statement, Trump said that the Iran-US meeting was very good, with many points of agreement, but the most significant issue – nuclear Iran – was not resolved.
The UK and Australia have expressed disappointment over the failure of the Islamabad negotiations between Iran and the US. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan compared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Hitler, warning of a potential attack on Israel.
Pope Francis delivered his weekly prayer in Vatican City. Ibrahim Azzazi added that Iran cannot trust the Americans, and it’s time for them to decide whether they can regain Iran’s trust.
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated that the Lavan refinery will resume operations within 10 days. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong urged the US and Iran to return to negotiations and maintain a ceasefire.
Former US diplomat Mark Bullock, who was associated with Pakistan-related stories in the Indian media, had his passport revoked under the National Security Act. He stated that this round of talks was the longest, lasting around 24 to 25 hours.
According to Saudi media, the price of 98-octane petrol has increased from 2.94 riyals to 3.83 riyals.
In a social media statement, Trump said that the meeting with Iran started early and lasted almost 20 hours. Trump expressed that he could elaborate in detail and discuss the outcomes of the meeting. In a social media statement, Trump said that the Iran-US meeting was very good, with many points of agreement, but the most significant issue – nuclear Iran – was not resolved.
Council of Muslim Leaders Chairman and opposition leader in the Senate, Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidri, stated that the US believed it could occupy Iran after the martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A US official confirmed that the US delegation has already left for Islamabad.
