politics
April 15, 2026
Iran blames US policy shift for collapse of Islamabad talks
Iran has blamed a US policy shift for the collapse of talks in Islamabad, citing mistrust over nuclear rights, sanctions, and regional tensions
TL;DR
- Iran's consul general in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, stated that the US caused the collapse of Islamabad talks.
- The US allegedly changed its approach, attempting to dictate terms and deny Iran's right to uranium enrichment.
- This shift caused deep mistrust between Iran and the United States.
- Iran maintains it does not seek nuclear weapons and points to stringent inspections confirming its nuclear program's peaceful nature.
- The diplomat discussed potential US actions in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's facilitation of passage for Indian energy supplies.
- Iran plans to levy tolls on ships from "hostile" countries crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran welcomes diplomatic participation from any country that can contribute constructively.
- Iran urges China and Russia to work towards global peace and calls on the international community to prevent unilateral actions by the US.
- Iranian tankers have transited the Strait of Hormuz without paying tolls.
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