As Washington awaits Tehran’s response to an invitation for negotiations on a new nuclear deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has ruled out talks with the United States unless there is a shift in American policies, Iranian state media reported today.
Tehran received a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump this month, giving Iran two months to decide whether to enter new negotiations or face stricter sanctions as part of Trump’s renewed “maximum pressure” campaign, according to Reuters.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, rejected the proposal, calling it a “deception.” Meanwhile, Iran’s foreign minister confirmed on Thursday that Tehran will soon respond to the U.S. ultimatum.
On Sunday, Araqchi reinforced Iran’s stance, stating that the rejection is not out of stubbornness but rather a result of past experiences and recent history.
He emphasized that Washington must first reconsider its approach before expecting Tehran to engage in talks.
During his first term, Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal, which had imposed strict limits on Tehran’s nuclear activities in exchange for economic relief. Now, with new sanctions looming, the future of diplomatic engagement remains uncertain.
