US-Iran Talks End in Stalemate After 21 Hours: Sharp Differences Remain, Timing of Next Round of Talks TBD

April 12 – After 21 hours of U.S.-Iran talks, no agreement was reached as key differences over nuclear issues persist, per a summary of the negotiations. ### Negotiation Details The talks spanned 21 hours, running from Saturday into early Sunday local time, with roughly five rounds of discussions and written view exchanges after each round, Al Jazeera reported. U.S. media noted the American team held at least six phone calls with Trump and consulted multiple U.S. officials. Iran said the sides covered topics including the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear issues, war reparations, sanctions relief, and ending conflicts against Iran and in the broader Middle East. ### U.S. Statement on Talks’ End U.S. official Sullivan said no deal was struck, citing significant remaining differences. The core issue, he added, was Iran’s lack of a clear commitment to abandoning nuclear weapons development. A “final proposal” has been left for Iran to respond to. Sullivan departed for Washington immediately after a brief four-minute press conference. ### Iranian Statement on Talks’ End Iranian media accused the U.S. of making “excessive, impractical demands” that blocked an agreement. The Iranian Foreign Ministry noted 2-3 key disagreements between the sides, adding it was unrealistic to expect a deal in one round. The Iranian delegation has left Pakistan, per Iranian reports. ### Future Outlook The timing and location of the next round remain undetermined. Pakistan’s foreign minister said his country will keep actively facilitating talks, stressing both sides must uphold ceasefire commitments. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated Iran-Pakistan contacts will continue. Sources said Iran is not eager to resume U.S. talks, and the Strait of Hormuz situation will not change unless the U.S. agrees to a fair deal. ### Other Notes Iranian media reported some Western outlets exaggerated the talks’ “positive atmosphere” to influence global energy prices. Claims of “intense in-meeting conflicts” and “U.S.-Iran delegate handshakes” were labeled purely sensationalized. (Source: Jin10)