Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh announced on Saturday that no date has been scheduled for the next round of Pakistan-mediated negotiations between Iran and the United States, following the failure of the initial round.
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Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Khatibzadeh stated: "We cannot set a date as long as we have not agreed on a framework."
He added, "Our focus now is on finalizing the framework of understanding between the two sides. We do not wish for any negotiations or meetings that lead to a failure which could serve as a pretext for another round of escalation."
Diplomatic Context and the Previous Stalemate
U.S. Perspective: A U.S. official previously noted that despite the first round ending without an agreement, the talks are viewed as part of an ongoing diplomatic process rather than a one-time attempt.
The Vance Delegation: The U.S. delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, departed Pakistan a week ago following the announcement that no deal had been reached.
The Nuclear Stumbling Block: At the time, Vance stated that negotiations concluded without an agreement after "the Iranians refused to accept U.S. conditions regarding the non-development of nuclear weapons."
