Iran says US talkssays US talks hinge on serious nuclear diplomacy
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in New Delhi on Friday that Tehran has no trust in the United States and will only negotiate if Washington is serious.
He also said Iran had received messages from the Trump administration about continuing talks, while warning that the nuclear dispute and tensions around the region remain unresolved and matter for wider security.
Iranian Perspective
Araghchi presented Iran as open to talks in principle but unconvinced by Washington’s intentions. He said contradictory US messages and past pressure have slowed progress, and that any new deal must show seriousness and respect for Iran’s position.
US Administration Perspective
According to Araghchi, messages from the Trump administration indicated that Washington wants to keep the channel to Iran open. That framing suggests the US side is trying to restart diplomacy even as it faces Iranian doubts about whether those signals are credible.
International Mediation Perspective
Araghchi said he would welcome support from China, which reflects a wider effort to involve other powers in the talks. That approach could give the process more diplomatic cover if direct US-Iran contact remains fragile.
- India has hosted BRICS diplomacy while balancing close ties with both Washington and Tehran.
- The Strait of Hormuz handles a large share of seaborne oil trade, making even small disruptions globally important.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
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