Vance got 1 call: Iran reveals on how Netanyahu derailed peace talk

Iran has claimed that a phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to US Vice President JD Vance made in the middle of negotiations derailed what could have been a breakthrough in the Iran-US standoff. Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi made the allegation on X, Press TV reported, hours after Vance left Islamabad without an agreement following over 21 hours of talks in the Pakistani capital. "The US tried to achieve at the negotiating table what it could not achieve through war," he added.
The talks reportedly collapsed over unresolved differences on Iran’s nuclear programme, control of the Strait of Hormuz, and the release of frozen Iranian assets. Iranian officials said the atmosphere of mistrust also made a deal difficult. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said, "These talks happened in the aftermath of a 40-day war and in an ambiance of mistrust and skepticism." "Naturally, we should have never expected to reach a deal in one session. We will continue to work to bring the two views of Americans and Iranians closer together," he added.
He said Iran had entered the Pakistan-hosted negotiations in good faith, adding Vance's press conference before his departure was "unnecessary." He said Iran remained "committed and prepared to safeguard our nation's interest and sovereignty." Washington has not confirmed or denied the Netanyahu call.Iranian officials and regional mediators described the American position in Islamabad as untenable.
The temporary diplomatic pause had eased prices to around $95, but that relief is now fading, analysts said, warning that crude could return to triple-digit levels if the ceasefire lapses without a follow-up agreement.