Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh, has stated that the Iranian delegation is facing threats following the collapse of talks with the US through the American media. In a statement posted on social media, Saeed Khatibzadeh said that the US officials are accusing Iran of lack of good faith and extortion, while the US media is threatening the delegation following the talks’ collapse. He asked, “Are these threats equivalent to escalating terrorism, violence, and extortion? The Iranian people expect all levels to condemn state terrorism.”
US President Donald Trump stated that the talks with Iran began at dawn and lasted for approximately 20 hours, and that he could go into detail about what was achieved during the talks. US officials confirmed that the entire US negotiating team has departed for Islamabad. Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
In a social media post, Donald Trump stated that the talks with Iran were very good, with many points agreed upon, but that the key issue of Iran’s nuclear program was not resolved. Social media posts also showed Donald Trump saying that the key issue of Iran’s nuclear program was not agreed upon. The UK and Australia have described the failure of talks between Iran and the US in Islamabad as disappointing.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Israel of an attack, comparing Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to Adolf Hitler. Pope Francis delivered his weekly address in Vatican City. Former Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said that the US must understand that Iran cannot be dictated to. Ibrahim Azizi added that Iran cannot trust the Americans anymore, and it’s time for the Americans to decide if they can regain Iran’s trust. Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said that the Lavan refinery will resume operations in about 10 days.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said that the US and Iran should return to talks and maintain the ceasefire. Former US diplomat Mark Bellon’s passport was revoked under the National Security Act after he expressed disappointment with the Indian media’s approach to Pakistan. Mark Bellon said that this round of talks was the longest in a year, lasting 24-25 hours. Donald Trump said that the talks with Iran began at dawn and lasted for approximately 20 hours, and that he could go into detail about what was achieved during the talks.
Pakistan’s Senate opposition leader, Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, said that the US thought that after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, it would be able to take control of Iran. US officials confirmed that the entire US negotiating team has departed for Islamabad.
