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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nIran on Sunday struck a defiant tone after high-stakes negotiations with the United States in Islamabad failed to yield an agreement, with its foreign ministry spokesperson accusing Washington of \u201cbreaches of promise\u201d and \u201cexcessive demands.\u201dIn a post on X, Esmaeil Baqaei said diplomacy for Iran was \u201cthe continuation of the sacred jihad,\u201d adding that Tehran would not forget \u201cAmerica\u2019s breaches of promise and ill deeds\u201d or \u201cheinous crimes\u201d committed during the conflict.His remarks came after marathon talks mediated by Pakistan ended without a breakthrough, with Iranian media confirming that the two sides \u201chave not reached an agreement\u201d.<\/p>\n Baqaei said the Iranian delegation had engaged in \u201cintensive negotiations\u201d throughout Saturday, exchanging multiple messages with the US side while using \u201call their ability, experience, and knowledge to safeguard the rights and interests of Iran.\u201d\u201cThe heavy loss of our great ones\u2026 has made our resolve\u2026 firmer than ever before,\u201d he said, asserting that \u201cnothing can or should deter us from pursuing our great historical mission towards our beloved homeland and noble Iranian civilisation\u201d.He added that Tehran remained committed to using \u201call tools, including diplomacy,\u201d to secure its goals, while stressing that any progress depended on the \u201cseriousness and good faith of the opposing side.\u201d<\/p>\n According to Baqaei, discussions over the past 24 hours covered major issues including the Strait of Hormuz, Iran\u2019s nuclear programme, war reparations, sanctions relief and a complete end to the war in the region.Iranian media claimed US \u201cexcessive demands\u201d prevented a common framework for agreement. \u201cThe success of this diplomatic process depends on the seriousness and good faith of the opposing side, refraining from excessive demands and unlawful requests, and the acceptance of Iran\u2019s legitimate rights and interests\u201d, Baqaei wrote.Disputes over nuclear commitments and control of the Strait of Hormuz remained central points of contention.<\/p>\n US Vice President JD Vance said the American delegation was leaving Pakistan after 21 hours of negotiations without a deal, adding that Iran had refused to accept US terms, including commitments not to build nuclear weapons.\u201cThe bad news is that we have not reached an agreement,\u201d Vance said, adding that Washington had made its \u201cred lines\u201d clear.The talks, the first direct high-level engagement between the two sides in over a decade, were seen as crucial to sustaining a fragile two-week ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route.Despite the setback, Iran signalled that negotiations could continue, while thanking Pakistan for its \u201cbenevolent efforts\u201d in hosting and mediating the discussions.<\/div>\n\n\u2018Determined to protect national interests\u2019<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Key sticking points remain unresolved<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
US confirms no deal after 21-hour talks<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n