No one expected deal in one meeting after talks, Iranian Foreign Ministry
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has stated that it was never realistic to expect a breakthrough agreement between Tehran and Washington in just one round of talks, highlighting the complexity and mistrust surrounding the negotiations.
Speaking to Iranian media in response to comments by US Vice President JD Vance, Baqaei explained that while the two sides had made some progress, fundamental disagreements still remain unresolved.
According to a report by Al Jazeera, Baghaei said Iran and the United States had “reached an understanding on a number of issues,” indicating that some areas of common ground were found during discussions. However, he emphasized that there are still “differences of opinion on 2–3 important matters,” which continue to block a comprehensive agreement.
He further noted that the talks took place in a highly sensitive environment, describing them as occurring “after 40 days of imposed war” and amid a deep atmosphere of mistrust and suspicion between the two sides. Because of this tense backdrop, he said, it was “natural” that expectations of achieving a final deal in a single meeting were unrealistic.
Baqaei also confirmed that diplomatic contacts and consultations are expected to continue not only between Iran and the United States but also with regional partners, including Pakistan and other “friends” in the region. This suggests that Iran is maintaining a broader diplomatic channel beyond direct US talks to support ongoing negotiations and regional coordination.