Iran Says It Has ‘No Trust’ in US Amid Ongoing Nuclear Tensions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday said Tehran does not trust the United States and would only move forward with negotiations if Washington demonstrates a genuine and consistent commitment to diplomacy.
Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, Araghchi said conflicting messages from the US administration had further damaged confidence between the two countries.
According to Reuters, he stated that any future dialogue would depend on whether the Americans showed seriousness and clarity in their approach.
His remarks come amid lingering tensions following the recent Iran-US conflict and the collapse of indirect negotiations that had been taking place through regional mediators.
Despite several diplomatic efforts in recent months, talks between Tehran and Washington have failed to make significant progress.
Iran has repeatedly accused the United States of pursuing a dual strategy of diplomatic engagement while simultaneously increasing military pressure in the region.
Meanwhile, Washington has continued to raise concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme as well as its regional influence and activities.
Araghchi also commented on the sensitive situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important oil transit routes.
He described the situation in the waterway as “very complicated” but maintained that commercial shipping would continue under certain conditions set by Tehran.
His statement followed recent remarks by Donald Trump, who urged Iran to quickly reach an agreement and fully reopen the strait. Trump also said he and Xi Jinping shared the view that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.
Despite the growing rhetoric between the two sides, Iranian officials have continued to leave the door open for diplomacy.
Tehran has repeatedly indicated that meaningful negotiations remain possible if economic sanctions and military threats are eased.
Earlier this year, Araghchi had said that a possible agreement with the United States was still “within reach” provided diplomacy remained the primary path forward.
(With inputs from Reuters
