The Wall Street Journal reported that efforts by mediators to facilitate direct talks between Iran and the United States have failed, with Iran refusing to engage in dialogue with the U.S., rendering all of Trump's attempts futile.
Pakistan, serving as the primary mediator between the U.S. and Iran, admitted that all efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire in the Middle East have failed, and other countries have also been unable to persuade Iran to hold direct talks with the United States. Despite Trump repeatedly claiming that Iran would engage in dialogue with the U.S., this was merely wishful thinking.
Pakistan announced that Iran has formally notified Pakistan that it will not meet with representatives of Trump, so if Witkoff and Kushner have already arrived in Pakistan, they may return to the United States. Iran emphasized that the demands made by the U.S. are unacceptable.
Previously, Trump assured everyone that he had initiated negotiations with Iran, and reportedly claimed that Iran had pleaded with him "to reach an agreement." Iran denied this claim, stating there has been no direct contact with the U.S. However, Iran confirmed that both sides have exchanged information through intermediary countries. Trump presented Iran with a 15-point "peace plan," which was rejected by the Iranian government. In response, Iran put forward its own peace conditions: the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the Middle East, compensation for damages, and guarantees that the U.S. will not invade Iran in the future.
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