Iran has held the United States responsible for stalling the diplomatic track due to its "contradictory positions," despite ongoing mediated negotiations between the two sides aimed at reaching an agreement to end the war.
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During a press conference on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that the delay in the diplomatic process to end the war is caused by a lack of trust, Washington's conflicting stances, and Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
He added that the negotiations "began amid great skepticism and a lack of trust," noting that "the exchange of messages is taking place under these specific conditions." He further remarked, "The other party constantly changes its views and puts forward new or contradictory demands... and it is only natural that such a situation prolongs the negotiations." He continued: "U.S. officials frequently alter their positions, and they must reach a clear decision as quickly as possible."
Escalation in Lebanon
Furthermore, Baghaei explained that "Tehran believes Israeli actions in the region, including in Lebanon, are not separate from what the United States is doing." He asserted: "We cannot view the United States and Israel as separate actors... America is a constant and active participant in everything occurring regarding Lebanon."
He also pointed out that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an integral part of any potential agreement with the United States.
The Nuclear File and Frozen Assets
Regarding the details of the nuclear file, the spokesperson confirmed that no negotiations have been conducted on this matter at the current stage. He stressed that his country's primary focus at this point is on bringing an end to the war.
Baghaei emphasized that the release of frozen Iranian funds abroad is "an absolute demand, and the mechanism for its implementation is currently being studied."
Additionally, he stated that Iran "does not consider a UN Security Council resolution as a guarantee for any potential agreement with the United States, given past experiences with Washington."
These Iranian statements surfaced as U.S. President Donald Trump affirmed earlier today that Tehran "desperately wants to make a deal with the United States, and that it would be a good deal for Washington and its allies."
The remarks also follow an announcement by the U.S. military stating it had targeted radar and drone sites on two Iranian islands last Saturday and Sunday.
Meanwhile, talks between the U.S. and Iranian sides remain ongoing amid reports that Trump has introduced stricter amendments to the latest proposal under discussion. Disagreements persist between the two sides over several issues, including the nuclear file, the transfer of highly enriched Iranian uranium outside the country, the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran's demands for lifting sanctions and releasing tens of billions of dollars in frozen oil revenues from foreign banks.
