The US Iran peace talks have hit a pause as Tehran says no new meeting will take place until both sides agree on a clear framework. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said the focus is now on setting basic terms before moving forward.
The latest round of US Iran peace talks ended in Islamabad without any deal. Despite signals from US President Donald Trump about more discussions soon, officials say no date has been fixed yet.
Khatibzadeh stressed that Iran does not want talks that could fail or increase tensions. He said progress had been made earlier, but strong demands from the US side blocked an agreement. According to him, Iran will not accept any conditions that go against international law.
He also addressed reports about the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, he said, had allowed safe passage for commercial ships under a recent ceasefire agreement linked to the Israel-Lebanon situation. However, he accused the US of creating confusion over those terms.
The US Iran peace talks are also tied to wider diplomatic efforts. Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey are working to bring both sides closer to a final deal. Officials involved in mediation say they hope progress can be made in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Iran has dismissed US threats of military action. Khatibzadeh criticized Washington’s mixed signals, saying its statements often appear unclear and contradictory.
He made it clear that Iran will continue to defend its position while staying within international rules. At the same time, Tehran insists it is open to dialogue—if the groundwork is properly set.