Iranian Officials Say Indirect Talks With U.S. Ended After Trump’s Latest Threat
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Iran abruptly ended negotiations with the United States just hours before President Trump's deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, citing widespread attacks on key infrastructure as a factor in their decision.
- Despite calling off talks, Iran left open the possibility of Pakistan acting as an intermediary if negotiations were to resume, while an Israeli official reported progress in the discussions.
- Iranian officials expressed defiance in response to Trump's threats, emphasizing their resolve to retaliate more strongly and rejecting the notion that intimidation would force them to back down.
- Tehran had previously submitted a 10-point counterproposal to Washington's peace plan, and Pakistan had proposed a 45-day cease-fire to facilitate dialogue, but prospects for renewed talks now appear unlikely.
- The Revolutionary Guards Corps, leading Iran's military response, warned of retaliatory strikes across the region if Iranian power plants were attacked, underscoring the heightened tensions.
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