Iran Foreign Minister Accuses Trump Team of Killing Deal “Inches Away”
Iran is claiming the U.S. walked away from a near-deal, saying negotiations collapsed just as an agreement was within reach.
But U.S. officials say Iran’s refusal to abandon its nuclear program made a deal impossible, setting up a direct dispute over who killed the talks.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations in Islamabad were “inches away” from a preliminary agreement before U.S. negotiators introduced new demands and shifted positions.
The talks lasted about 21 hours and ended without a deal, according to U.S. and international reporting.
Vice President JD Vance, who led the U.S. delegation, said the breakdown came because Iran would not commit to giving up its nuclear ambitions, a central U.S. requirement.
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Within hours of the collapse, President Donald Trump ordered a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the situation beyond diplomacy.
“Zero lessons earned,” Araghchi said, accusing the U.S. of undermining the agreement at the final stage.
The conflicting narratives highlight a deeper divide over what each side considers non-negotiable, particularly Iran’s nuclear program and U.S. security demands.
The fallout is already expanding beyond diplomacy, with Iran warning the blockade could trigger military retaliation and global markets reacting to potential oil supply disruptions.
Mediators from multiple countries are now attempting to revive talks, but the gap between both sides remains unresolved and politically charged.
For now, the ceasefire holds but the window for a deal appears to be narrowing.
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