21.04.2026 23:12
Iran informed the United States that it would not go to Pakistan for peace talks, saying that Washington had broken its commitments. U.S. Vice President Vance also indefinitely canceled his visit to Pakistan.
Iranian media reported that Iran has informed the United States through Pakistan that it will not attend the talks scheduled to take place tomorrow in Islamabad.
IRAN ANNOUNCED IT WILL NOT GO TO PAKISTAN
The Iranian administration announced that it will not participate in the peace talks planned to be held in Pakistan, citing that Washington has not fulfilled its previous commitments. In a statement from Tehran, the U.S.'s oppressive stance was criticized, and it was emphasized that they would not sit at the table under the current conditions.
U.S. VICE PRESIDENT ALSO CANCELED PAKISTAN VISIT
Following this development, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, who was expected to travel to the region to attend the talks, also removed his Pakistan visit from his schedule. With diplomatic channels blocked, tensions have risen again just hours before the temporary ceasefire in the region ends. While the efforts of Pakistan, which is in a mediating position, have been fruitless, it has been reported that both sides have gone on military alert. The international community is concerned that the diplomatic crisis may trigger a new hot conflict in the region.
Meanwhile, on the 53rd day of the war, Trump made striking statements regarding the negotiation process with Iran. Trump argued that the U.S. is in a strong position at the table.
TRUMP: WE ARE IN A STRONG POSITION
Speaking to CNBC, Trump referred to a possible deal with Iran, saying, "We will make a good deal with Iran, our blockade has been successful." Stating that the U.S. has an advantage in the negotiation process, Trump expressed that he is not in favor of extending the ceasefire.
"THEY HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS"
In his statement, Trump also touched upon military operations against Iran, saying, "They have no other options. We destroyed their navy. We destroyed their Air Force. We killed their leaders. We control the Strait of Hormuz."
REBUKE FROM IRAN: WE HAVE PREPARED TO PLAY NEW CARDS
After Trump's statements, a response came from the Iranian side: "By imposing a blockade and violating the ceasefire, Trump is trying to turn this negotiation table – in his imagination – into a surrender table or to justify a renewed belligerence. We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats, and in the last two weeks, we have prepared to play new cards on the battlefield."