Iran’s foreign ministry said Monday that the United States is not serious about pursuing diplomacy, escalating tensions in already fragile negotiations. The comments add fresh pressure on ongoing Iran US diplomacy efforts, which remain stalled amid repeated accusations from both sides.
“While claiming diplomacy and readiness for negotiations, the US is carrying out behaviours that do not in any way indicate seriousness in pursuing a diplomatic process,” said ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei during a weekly press briefing. He argued that recent actions by Washington undermine trust and weaken Iran US diplomacy prospects.
Baqaei cited several incidents, including a reported attack on an Iranian cargo ship, a naval blockade on Iranian ports, and delays in implementing the Lebanon ceasefire. He described these as clear violations that are damaging the credibility of the ongoing Iran US diplomacy process.
The tensions come as indirect talks continue under a fragile ceasefire framework that began on April 8. Despite early hopes, progress has been limited, with both sides trading accusations and struggling to agree on core conditions.
The conflict dates back to February 28, when strikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a wider regional escalation. Since then, diplomatic efforts have failed to produce a lasting settlement, even as mediation attempts continue.
US President Donald Trump has indicated that negotiators may return to talks in Pakistan, though Iran has not confirmed participation. Officials in Tehran say no decision has been made regarding the next round of negotiations.
Key issues blocking progress in Iran US diplomacy include Iran’s uranium enrichment programme and control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route that remains a major geopolitical flashpoint.
Iran has also rejected claims that it agreed to transfer enriched uranium to the United States, insisting such proposals were never part of Iran US diplomacy discussions.
As uncertainty continues, the future of Iran US diplomacy remains unclear, with both sides appearing far from a breakthrough despite ongoing international pressure.
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