U.S.-Iran peace talks remain uncertain
Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, told state television that the uncertainty was not due to indecision on Iran’s part, but was instead down to “contradictory messages” from Washington.
“The reason for this is not indecision; it is the contradictory messages, contradictory behaviors, and unacceptable actions of the American side,” he argued.
Pakistan, who mediated the initial cease-fire and will host the next round of talks, should they take place, continue to urge both sides to return to the table.
“I sincerely thank President Trump for graciously accepting our request to extend the cease-fire to allow ongoing diplomatic efforts to take their course,” said Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. “I sincerely hope that both sides will continue to observe the cease-fire and be able to conclude a comprehensive ‘Peace Deal’ during the second round of talks scheduled at Islamabad for a permanent end to the conflict.”
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