Iran has explained why its recent peace talks with the United States ended without a breakthrough.
Parliamentary Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the US failed to gain the confidence of the Iranian delegation during discussions held in Islamabad, Pakistan.
In a post shared on X ahead of the meeting, he stressed that Iran had no “trust in the opposing side” due to “the experiences of the two previous wars”.
Ghalibaf, who led Iran’s delegation, noted that the team engaged in negotiations in good faith and even proposed “forward-looking initiatives,” though he did not give further details.
“America has comprehended our logic and principles, and now it is time for it to determine whether it can earn our trust or not?” he wrote, while appreciating Pakistan’s role in mediating the talks.
Reports indicate that key disagreements centered around Iran’s nuclear programme and navigation issues through the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, Iran’s internet blackout has stretched to 44 days, according to NetBlocks.
The group said: “Network data indicates that Iran’s internet blackout has now persisted for 44 days, extending into its seventh week and surpassing the 1032-hour mark.
“The human and economic repercussions of this prolonged censorship measure continue to accumulate, setting global records for shutdowns in a connected society.
“Individuals lacking access to Starlink or other costly communication alternatives are isolated, not only from the outside world but also from each other, significantly hindering mobilization efforts, for instance.”
Only a handful of officials reportedly still have internet access and continue to post updates about the ongoing war, while previous shutdowns have also been used during nationwide protests to limit visibility of events.