Iran Says It Rejected U.S. Proposal in Mediated Talks, Delegation Left Negotiations

Tehran: Iran has claimed that it rejected proposals presented by the United States during mediated negotiations, after which the American delegation ended the talks and departed before reaching an agreement.

According to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, the negotiations began in Islamabad, where the U.S. delegation presented a plan containing conditions that Tehran considered unacceptable.

Gharibabadi said Iran immediately rejected the proposals because they conflicted with the country’s fundamental positions and national interests.

He further claimed that the U.S. delegation had made it clear in advance that the negotiations would be considered unsuccessful if its proposals were not accepted. According to the Iranian official, the American representatives subsequently ended the talks and left, while the Iranian delegation neither attempted to stop them nor requested that discussions continue.

The deputy foreign minister said Iran remained committed to its diplomatic principles throughout the process and did not compromise on its national dignity or core interests, describing this as a reflection of the country’s diplomatic approach.

Gharibabadi also addressed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, saying that follow-up contacts later took place in Oman. He claimed Omani officials proposed temporarily keeping the southern shipping route open to facilitate maritime traffic, but Iran rejected that proposal as well.

He emphasized that Iran’s position has remained unchanged from the outset and that it would not accept any proposal inconsistent with its stated principles. He also asserted that Iran’s policy regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz remains unchanged.