Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on April 13 that Iran is willing to continue negotiations with the United States within the framework of international laws and regulations, with the goal of protecting the rights of the Iranian people, despite what he described as excessive US demands hindering progress. Echoing the president's stance, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi remarked that the negotiations were "just one step away" from an agreement. He attributed the deadlock to the US side, criticizing it for "setting too high a price, constantly changing demands, threatening to impose a blockade and failing to learn any lessons."

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for negotiations to continue. While no agreement was reached at US-Iran talks in Islamabad, the discussions underscored the seriousness of the engagement and constituted a positive and meaningful step toward renewed dialogue, spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Monday.

The next round of direct negotiations between the US and Iran is likely to be held on April 16 in Islamabad, the RIA Novosti reported on April 13, citing an article by US magazine The Atlantic. CGTN brings you the latest.