TEHRAN – Iran has accused the United States (U.S.) of undermining diplomatic efforts, while leaving open the possibility of future negotiations.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that what he described as U.S. provocations and violations of a ceasefire were hindering progress toward renewed talks.
“The provocations, threatening rhetoric, and continued U.S. violations of the ceasefire, especially the attacks on Iranian merchant ships, are a significant obstacle to the continuation of the diplomatic process.”
Araghchi said this during a phone call with Ishaq Dar, according to Tasnim News Agency.
He added that Tehran would “carefully weigh the circumstances” before deciding on its next steps, stopping short of ruling out further engagement.
Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said at a news conference in Tehran that no decision had yet been made regarding a new round of negotiations with Washington.
He said that no talks have been scheduled yet.
During the call, Dar urged Iran to resume dialogue as soon as possible in order to support regional peace and stability, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Washington would send another delegation to Islamabad ahead of the ceasefire’s expiry on Wednesday.
A U.S. delegation is expected to depart for Islamabad soon, according to a source familiar with the matter in Washington.
A previous round of talks between senior U.S. and Iranian officials was held in the Pakistani capital just over a week ago, but ended without any significant breakthrough. (dpa/NAN)
