Trump says ‘nuclear issue only point that mattered’ after Iran talks fail
WASHINGTON, DC: US President Donald Trump on Sunday, April 12, said the nuclear issue was the “only point that really mattered” in talks with Iran, underscoring the central reason behind the collapse of marathon negotiations between the two sides.
His remarks came after nearly 21 hours of discussions failed to yield an agreement, with Vice President JD Vance confirming that talks had ended without a breakthrough.
Trump said ‘most points agreed, but not nuclear’
In a series of social media posts, Trump said that while negotiators had made progress on several fronts, the core disagreement over Iran’s nuclear programme remained unresolved.
“The meeting went well, most points were agreed to, but the only one point that really mattered, nuclear was not,” he said.
He stressed that all other gains were insignificant compared to what he described as the risk of allowing nuclear capability in the hands of “volatile” leadership.
Failed talks escalate Hormuz tensions
Trump also accused Iran of failing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the US could move to blockade the critical global shipping route.
He alleged that Tehran’s actions had triggered global uncertainty and disrupted international trade, particularly energy supplies passing through the narrow waterway.
Washington has maintained that two issues were non-negotiable during the talks: reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran giving up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
Trump reiterated his long-standing position, declaring that Iran would never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.
Trump shares information about Pakistan-hosted diplomacy
The negotiations were held in Islamabad under the facilitation of Pakistan’s leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir.
Trump said he had been briefed by senior officials, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner, following the prolonged discussions.
Despite describing parts of the engagement as constructive, Trump indicated that Iran’s refusal to compromise on its nuclear ambitions had rendered the talks ineffective.
With the threat of action in the Strait of Hormuz, the diplomatic breakdown signals a potential escalation in an already tense standoff between Washington and Tehran.
