Iran rejects talks over US ‘excessive demands’
Iran said on Sunday it would not participate in a second round of peace talks despite Trump’s threat of renewed airstrikes.
The development indicated that peace may not come soon to the region, and a weeks-long blockade of marine traffic that has driven global oil prices higher might remain in place.
Iran’s official news agency, IRNA, reported that Tehran had rejected new peace talks, citing the ongoing blockade and Washington’s shifting positions and “excessive demands.”
Trump had earlier warned Iran that the United States would destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran if Tehran rejects his terms, continuing a pattern of such threats throughout the war.
Iran had responded that if the United States attack its civilian infrastructure it would hit power stations and desalination plants of Gulf Arab neighbours.
Trump said his envoys would arrive in Islamabad on Monday evening, one day before a two-week ceasefire ends.
