Iranian official says US ‘maximalist’ demands stall face-to-face talks
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh adjusts his glasses as he talks during an interview with Associated Press at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, in Antalya, southern Turkey, Saturday, April 18, 2026. S. officials, a senior Iranian official said Saturday, citing Washington’s refusal to abandon “maximalist” demands on key issues. S. President Donald Trump.
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What Happened
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh adjusts his glasses as he talks during an interview with Associated Press at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, in Antalya, southern Turkey, Saturday, April 18, 2026. S. officials, a senior Iranian official said Saturday, citing Washington’s refusal to abandon “maximalist” demands on key issues. S. President Donald Trump.
“I can tell you that no enriched material is going to be shipped to United States,” Khatibzadeh said. S. S. military strikes last year. Khatibzadeh said there have been many exchanges of messages between the sides but accused the United States of holding firm on demands Iran deems to be excessive.
“We are still not there yet to move on to an actual meeting because there are issues that the Americans have not yet abandoned their maximalist position,” Khatibzadeh said. Iran was seeking the finalization of a “framework agreement” before moving to an in-person meeting, he added.
Read More The Iranian official would not go into specifics of the negotiations with the United States or say which issues remain unresolved but called on Washington to address Iran’s concerns, including sanctions imposed on Iran.
Why It Matters
This item is relevant to the SignsWatch signal category “Wars & Rumours of Wars” because it describes a development that may contribute to wider risk, instability, public concern, or prophetic-pattern monitoring. The source is Associated Press.
Implications
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Key Signals
- Wars & Rumours of Wars
- Israel
- Distress