Iran rejects ceasefire 2.0 talks with US in Pakistan, cites ‘unrealistic demands’, Hormuz blockade as reason

Iran rejects ceasefire 2.0 talks with US in Pakistan, cites ‘unrealistic demands’, Hormuz blockade as reason
April 20, 2026
  • Iran has announced that it will not take part in the planned second round of negotiations with the United States in Islamabad, reported the state media. The decision comes just days before the current ceasefire deadline, raising fresh doubts about whether tensions can be contained.

Iran has blamed Washington for the breakdown in talks, accusing it of making “unrealistic demands” and frequently changing its position.Officials in Tehran also pointed to the continued US naval blockade around its ports, calling it a violation of the ceasefire agreement and a key reason behind pulling out of negotiations

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