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Iran-US talks resume, but major hurdles remain, including Hormuz Strait.

Iran-US talks resume, but major hurdles remain, including Hormuz Strait.

Thairath•International•1d ago

Reader Briefing

New US-Iran negotiations have commenced in Islamabad, Pakistan, with significant disagreements persisting, particularly concerning the Hormuz Strait.

  • •Representatives from the US and Iran have begun a new round of trilateral talks in Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • •Key sticking points include the US's 'excessive demands' and the control of the Hormuz Strait.
  • •Iranian media reports suggest this may be the last opportunity for Iran to achieve cooperation in this round of talks.
  • •Pakistani officials are acting as intermediaries in the negotiations.

Overview

  • •New trilateral talks between US and Iranian delegations commenced in Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • •The talks are being facilitated by Pakistani officials, acting as intermediaries.
  • •Tasnim news agency stated that considering US's excessive demands, it appears to be the Iranian team's last chance to establish a framework for joint cooperation.
  • •Significant challenges remain, specifically citing the US's 'excessive demands' which hinder progress in reaching an agreement.
  • •Previous discussions have concluded, with the current talks being a new phase.
  • •CNN reported, citing Pakistani sources, that the overall atmosphere was positive but a stalemate exists regarding control of the Hormuz Strait.
  • •Sources close to the Iranian negotiation team informed CNN that the US has presented 'unacceptable demands' concerning the Hormuz Strait and other issues.
  • •Iranian state media Mehr and IRIB reported that the US has made 'excessive demands' and is employing an 'overly aggressive approach' in the negotiations.

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Key Quotes

Tasnim News Agency
"“Considering the US's excessive demands, this appears to be the Iranian team's last chance to establish a framework for joint cooperation in this round of talks.”"
“เมื่อพิจารณาจากข้อเรียกร้องที่เกินขอบเขตของสหรัฐฯ ดูเหมือนว่านี่จะเป็นโอกาสสุดท้ายของทีมอิหร่านที่จะบรรลุกรอบความร่วมมือร่วมกันในการเจรจารอบนี้”

Key Entities

Place

United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️
A party involved in trilateral negotiations with Iran in Islamabad.
Iran(อิหร่าน)ℹ️
A party involved in trilateral negotiations with the United States in Islamabad.
Pakistan(ปากีสถาน)ℹ️
The host country and facilitator of the trilateral negotiations between the US and Iran.
Hormuz Strait(ช่องแคบฮอร์มุซ)ℹ️
A critical maritime chokepoint that is a major sticking point in the US-Iran negotiations.

Organization

Tasnim(ทัสนิม)ℹ️
A semi-official Iranian news agency that reported on the resumption of US-Iran talks.
CNN(ซีเอ็นเอ็น)ℹ️
A US news agency that reported on the US-Iran negotiations, citing Pakistani sources.
Mehrℹ️
A semi-official Iranian news agency that reported on the 'excessive demands' made by the US.
IRIBℹ️
An Iranian state news agency that reported the US is using an 'overly aggressive approach' in negotiations.

Timeline

April 11, 2026(11 เม.ย. 2026)
The date Tasnim News Agency reported on the resumption of US-Iran trilateral talks.