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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iranian President Pezeshkian cites US demands as obstacle to nuclear talks

Apr 13, 2026 09:56 PM CT Paris, France nuclear negotiations,diplomacy,Iran-US tensions,France

Summary

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian informed French President Emmanuel Macron that unreasonable US demands derailed recent nuclear negotiations in Pakistan. This statement highlights the ongoing diplomatic stalemate regarding Iran's nuclear program, a core component of the broader Iran-Israel conflict theater. The refusal to negotiate outside international law frameworks suggests a continued hardline stance despite the new administration's rhetoric.

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Pezeshkian: Iran will negotiate only within framework of international law Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told French President Emmanuel Macron that “unreasonable” US demands prevented a deal in recent talks in Pakistan, according to Iranian state media. Pezeshkian said Iran remains committe...

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Iran NEUTRAL

President Pezeshkian stated that unreasonable US demands prevented a deal in recent talks and insisted negotiations must occur within international law.

United States NEUTRAL

Cited by Iran as the source of unreasonable demands that blocked the recent negotiation framework.

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