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A former Iranian foreign minister, Javad Zarif, has stated that it is not too late for the United States to understand that they cannot impose conditions on Iran.
Both parties have confirmed that the peace negotiations initiated by Pakistan to achieve a lasting resolution to the conflict in the Gulf have not produced any results.
Zarif mentioned in a post on X on Sunday morning that the talks in Pakistan were unsuccessful because Iran will not accept terms imposed by the United States.
He remarked, “No negotiations – at least with Iran – will be successful based on ‘our/your terms.’ The United States must understand: you cannot dictate terms to Iran. It is not too late to learn this lesson. Yet.”
Zarif, who served as Iran’s chief diplomat from 2013 to 2021 under the administration of the ‘moderate’ president Hassan Rouhani, was in office when the United States entered into a nuclear agreement with Iran in 2015 during Barack Obama’s presidency.
President Donald Trump withdrew from the agreement three years later, claiming that Iran was developing a nuclear program, without providing any evidence to substantiate this assertion at that time.
In a call this morning, the UK’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and the Sultan of Oman concurred that all parties should refrain from “any further escalation” in the US-Israel conflict concerning Iran.
A spokesperson from Downing Street stated, “They discussed the peace talks that took place in Pakistan over the weekend and urged both parties to seek a resolution.
“It is crucial that the ceasefire continues, and that all parties avoid any further escalation, as agreed by the leaders.
“His Majesty provided an update on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Prime Minister expressed gratitude for Oman’s efforts to assist sailors from distressed vessels in the region.”
Reflecting on international initiatives to coordinate safe passage for shipping in the area, the Prime Minister noted that following meetings organized by the Foreign Secretary and British military planners, partners are continuing to work towards restoring long-term freedom of navigation.
Failed peace talks: You can’t dictate terms to Iran – Javad Zarif to US
