ASEAN foreign ministers urge US and Iran to continue peace talkscontinue peace talks after failure in Pakistan
ASEAN foreign ministers called on the United States and Iran on Monday in Manila to keep negotiating a permanent end to their conflict and fully implement the existing ceasefire. The appeal came one day after marathon peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, ended without agreement after more than 21 hours, with the war now in its seventh week. US Vice President J.D. Vance led the American delegation, which accused Iran of rejecting key terms on nuclear curbs and the Strait of Hormuz.
The failed talks raise risks of renewed fighting, higher global oil prices, and economic fallout, as President Trump has threatened to blockade the strait. ASEAN's push highlights regional worries over energy security and stability in a key shipping lane. Both sides blame each other for the impasse, with Iran citing excessive US demands and mistrust after 40 days of conflict.
US Perspective
US Vice President J.D. Vance stated that Iran chose not to accept key American terms after 21 hours of substantive talks. He emphasized flexibility from Washington but unresolved differences over nuclear assurances and curbs on Iran's military capabilities. Vance called the outcome bad news mainly for Iran, not the United States.
Iranian Perspective
Iranian officials described the talks as occurring in an atmosphere of mistrust after 40 days of war imposed by the US. State media said Iran presented new initiatives but US demands were unrealistic and prevented a common framework. They noted Pakistan's failed intervention for another round due to the American stance.
ASEAN Perspective
ASEAN foreign ministers urged both sides to pursue a permanent resolution and implement the ceasefire effectively. They expressed concern over risks like a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz widening the war and lifting oil prices. The group seeks to avoid further global economic pain from the ongoing conflict.
- Indonesia founded ASEAN in 1967 to counter communism during the Cold War.
- Oman has historically mediated US-Iran tensions as a neutral Gulf state.
- Hillbilly Elegy sold over 3 million copies, launching Vance's political career.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
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