Failed US-Iran Negotiations Spark Tensions and Taunts Toward the US
The failure of negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran following 21-hour marathon talks in Islamabad was marked by sharp taunts from Tehran. Iranian officials accused Washington of being “over the top” and unrealistic, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating the process collapsed due to “maximalism, shifting demands, and blockade threats.” Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf openly mocked American policy, warning US citizens to “enjoy” current gasoline prices as the situation could worsen.
The failed talks still revolved around issues such as Iran's nuclear program, the future of the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions removal, war compensation, and regional conflicts. The US demanded guarantees that Iran would not develop nuclear weapons, while Iran viewed Washington as trying to impose a diplomatic victory. Amid the deadlock, the US announced a blockade on ship traffic in Iranian ports starting April 13, although international routes through the Strait of Hormuz remain open.
These tensions immediately shook the global energy market, with oil prices soaring sharply to over 100 US dollars per barrel due to fears of supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. In the US, gasoline prices have already risen significantly, even exceeding an average of about 4.16 US dollars per gallon, becoming fodder for Iranian taunts. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that a deal is still possible if the US stops what he called a “totalitarian” approach.
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