US-Iran War news: Suspense still persists regarding the second round of peace talks between America and Iran. The American delegation is reaching Islamabad, Pakistan on Monday (April 20) for talks, but Iran has refused to attend this meeting. Meanwhile, to convince Iran, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has talked to President Masood Pejeshkian on phone.
Pakistan is trying to become ‘Chaudhary’ in the talks between America and Iran, but they are failing in this. Earlier, the first round of talks held between America and Iran in Islamabad had failed. There was no consensus between the two countries regarding the agreement. At present a two-week ceasefire is in force between America and Iran.
Trump is sending a team, Iran denies
The White House has confirmed the visit of Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad for the second round of talks with Iran, while there is suspense over the departure of Vice President JD Vance. Meanwhile, Iran is currently refusing to participate in these talks. Actually, Iran is demanding removal of America’s blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, there are chances of talks.
Shahbaz spoke to the Iranian President
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of Pakistan spoke on phone with the President of Iran Masoud Pejeshkian. Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s Office said Sharif reviewed the latest situation in the region in a phone call with the Iranian President. Informed him about the recent talks with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey. The objective of the talks was to build consensus to establish lasting peace in the war-torn region.
‘America’s demands are responsible’
Iran has directly blamed America’s demands for not participating in the talks. IRNA has said that the ongoing reports about the second round of talks in Islamabad are false.
IRNA said the US’s excessive demands, unreasonable and unrealistic expectations, frequent changes to its positions, persistent contradictions, and the so-called naval blockade—which violates mutual understanding of the cease-fire—as well as threatening rhetoric have hindered progress in the negotiations so far.
She said that under these circumstances the prospects for constructive dialogue remain bleak. The news published by the US is part of their propaganda campaign and is a “blame game” being played with the aim of putting pressure on Iran.