'Blockade main obstacle': Iran rejects second round of talks with US in Pakistan
Iran has rejected further peace talks with the United States, citing excessive demands, shifting positions, and ongoing naval confrontations.
Tehran blames Washington's "coercive measures," including a naval blockade and recent maritime incidents, for the breakdown in diplomacy and a negative atmosphere for negotiations.
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