US-Iran Negotiations To Restart Next Week As Tehran Rejects Deal Terms Strongly
US-Iran talks resume amid sharp rhetoric over proposed deal.
Technical talks between the United States and Iran are expected to resume early next week, signalling continued diplomatic engagement following a recent agreement that ended a period of conflict between the two countries. The development was confirmed by Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, which said discussions could begin as early as Tuesday, though Monday or Wednesday also remain possible starting dates. The venue for the talks has not been disclosed.
Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi told journalists in Islamabad that preparations were underway for the next round of negotiations. His remarks come amid ongoing efforts by international stakeholders to maintain diplomatic momentum after the ceasefire agreement, which has been described by some regional officials as a turning point in US-Iran relations.
In parallel, Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reiterated Tehran’s view that the agreement ending the conflict represented a strategic setback for the United States. Speaking at a conference in Azerbaijan, Ghalibaf described the deal as “America’s declaration of defeat,” according to remarks broadcast by Iranian state media.
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Ghalibaf said the agreement, referred to by Iranian officials as the Islamabad understanding, was achieved not through external pressure but through what he described as the resilience and determination of the Iranian people. He further emphasised that security in West Asia should be determined by regional countries rather than outside powers. Reiterating long-standing Iranian policy positions, Ghalibaf called for the withdrawal of foreign military forces from the region, stating that their presence contributes to instability.
He added that Iran envisions a future for West Asia based on cooperation rather than confrontation, and urged adherence to principles of sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs. The renewed diplomatic activity reflects ongoing attempts to stabilise tensions in the region while keeping communication channels open between Washington and Tehran, even as both sides continue to present sharply differing interpretations of the recent agreement and its implications.
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