US Vice President JD Vance said Iran refused to accept US conditions requiring them to abandon the pursuit of nuclear weapons and related technology. He added that is the core goal of the president of the United States and that’s what the US has tried to achieve through these negotiations.
This marked the third round of direct talks between the two countries, taking place just days after a fragile two-week ceasefire was announced. The negotiations are considered highly significant as the conflict has now entered its seventh week.
On the social media platform X, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Saturday discussions over the past 24 hours included key topics such as the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear program, war reparations, sanctions relief, and the end of hostilities.
During the negotiations, both sides also coordinated with Pakistan in an effort to preserve the ceasefire, which remains under threat due to deep disagreements as well as military developments involving Hezbollah in Lebanon.
