US–Iran Talks Collapse Before Start as Tehran Rejects Washington’s Conditions
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN:Scheduled talks between Iran and the United States collapsed before they could even begin after Tehran rejected what it described as ultimatum-style conditions set by Washington.According to diplomatic sources, the proposed negotiations failed due to sharp differences over the agenda and preconditions. Iranian officials objected to U.S. demands that went beyond the nuclear issue, while…
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN:
Scheduled talks between Iran and the United States collapsed before they could even begin after Tehran rejected what it described as ultimatum-style conditions set by Washington.
According to diplomatic sources, the proposed negotiations failed due to sharp differences over the agenda and preconditions. Iranian officials objected to U.S. demands that went beyond the nuclear issue, while Washington insisted on broader discussions covering regional security and other concerns.
The collapse of the talks underscores the deep mistrust between the two sides and casts further doubt on the prospects for renewed diplomacy amid heightened regional tensions.
