'Unreasonable demands': Talks pause as Iran calls for US flexibility

Middle East Eye · April 12, 2026 Politics

'Unreasonable demands': Talks pause as Iran calls for US flexibility Iran’s Fars news agency said the outcome of negotiations with the United States depends on Washington changing what it described as “unreasonable demands,” with the Strait of Hormuz among the key issues still unresolved. The agency said experts from both sides are working to find common ground, with Pakistan mediating efforts to narrow differences. It added that both delegations have paused talks to consult their expert teams on draft texts, with negotiations expected to resume once proposals are finalised.

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