Steve Witkoff & Reza Talaei-Nik

Steve Witkoff: Steve Witkoff was an envoy dispatched by the White House for talks in Islamabad, but his mission was called off by Donald Trump.

Reza Talaei-Nik: As Iranian defence ministry spokesman, Reza Talaei-Nik stated that the United States 'must abandon its illegal and irrational demands' and is 'no longer in a position to dictate its policy to independent nations'.

Steve Witkoff: Steve Witkoff, a US envoy, reportedly asked for Iran's nuclear program to be included in the negotiations.

Reza Talaei-Nik: Reza Talaei-Nik, Iranian defense ministry spokesman, stated that the United States must abandon its 'illegal and irrational demands' and can no longer dictate policy to independent nations.

Steve Witkoff: Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's special envoy, had a planned visit to Islamabad scrapped, which receded hopes of reviving peace efforts.

Reza Talaei-Nik: Reza Talaei-Nik, Iran's Deputy Defence Minister, stated Iran's readiness to share defensive weapons capabilities with independent nations.