Iran Slams ‘Unreasonable’ US Demands, Halts Plans For New Negotiation Round

Last Updated:April 12, 2026, 08:40 IST

The main sticking points in the US-Iran negotiations are the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear rights. These issues have emerged as central to the deadlock.

Negotiations between the United States and Iran on the West Asia conflict continue to remain at a standstill, with no agreement in sight. Iranian media reports say any breakthrough depends on Washington dropping what Tehran calls “unreasonable demands". Despite several rounds of discussions in Islamabad, both sides have failed to reach common ground on key issues.

After several hours of discussions, US Vice President JD Vance said the two sides were unable to reach a “satisfactory agreement". He added that the proposed terms were not accepted by Iran. “We have not yet reached an agreement acceptable to the Iranian side," Vance said, underlining the deadlock in the high-stakes negotiations.

Iran’s position post discussion

The main sticking points include the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear rights. These issues have emerged as central to the deadlock. Reports suggest that the United States pushed for conditions during the talks that it could not secure during the war, which Iran has firmly rejected.

According to Iran’s Press TV, the discussions ended without a framework because of what it described as “excessive demands" from the US. The report added that disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear policy, and other matters continue to block progress.

Iranian sources have taken a strong line on the outcome of the talks. The Fars news agency, quoting a source close to the Iranian delegation, said the US demanded “everything they couldn’t obtain" during the conflict. It also reported that Iran refused to accept what it called ambitious American conditions on multiple fronts. “Iran did not accept America’s ambitious conditions regarding the Strait of Hormuz, peaceful nuclear energy, and several other issues", said Tehran.

According to Al Jazeera, the United States may not have been fully committed to reaching an agreement. The report alleged that Washington was “looking for an excuse" to step away from the negotiations.

Al Jazeera source said, “the Americans needed the negotiation for their lost face in the international arena and were unwilling to lower their expectations despite the defeat and stalemate in the war with Iran".

Mediation efforts continue

Despite the tensions, efforts to bridge differences are ongoing. Iranian media says experts from both sides are now reviewing draft proposals in an attempt to find common ground. The Pakistani mediator is also working to narrow gaps and bring the two sides closer.

However, there is no clear timeline for when talks might resume. Both delegations have stepped back to consult their respective expert teams before moving forward.

For now, the future of the negotiations remains uncertain. Iranian Fras News agency reports said Iran has no plans for another round of talks. 

What Vance said?

Speaking on the nuclear programme issue, JD Vance stressed that Washington is seeking a clear and lasting commitment from Iran. “The simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon," he said, adding, “The simple question is, do we see a fundamental commitment of will for the Iranians not to develop a nuclear weapon — not just now, not just two years from now, but for the long term?" 

Vance, however, indicated that the United States is still giving Iran time to respond to its latest proposal, even after prolonged negotiations failed to produce an agreement. 

This comes as Washington earlier announced a two-week pause in attacks with Israel to allow space for diplomacy.

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