US-Iran ceasefire talks reach a dead end

Shafaq News- Tehran

The current round of ceasefire talks between the US and Iran, led by a group of regional mediators, mainly Pakistan, has reached an impasse, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Friday.

Tehran refused to meet with American officials in Islamabad, calling Washington's demands unacceptable. Meanwhile, WSJ added that Turkiye and Egypt continue to seek a way out of the impasse, considering new negotiating venues, including Doha and Istanbul.

The semi-official Fars News Agency reported that Iran has rejected a US proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, citing an unnamed source. There has been no immediate confirmation or comment from the United States regarding the proposal.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump warned that more strikes are coming after Iran's highest bridge was attacked, urging Tehran to reach a deal before it is "too late." In a post on Truth Social published on April 2, Trump said, "The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again. Much more to follow!” adding that it is time for Iran to make a deal before it is too late, “and there is nothing left of what still could become a great country.”