Abbas Araghchi Says Tehran Lacks Trust in U.S. but Seeks Serious Talks
Araghchi said negotiations could advance only if Washington is serious, as Iran seeks to preserve a ceasefire and China offers possible mediation.
- On Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters in New Delhi that a lack of trust remains the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the United States, expressing openness to diplomatic help from China.
- President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's latest formal proposal as "garbage" earlier this week, and Araghchi said contradictory messages have "made us reluctant about the real intentions of Americans."
- Following "productive" talks in Washington, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott confirmed Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire by 45 days, though both sides continue exchanging strikes near the coastal city of Tyre.
- The United Arab Emirates is accelerating work on a pipeline designed to carry 1.5 million barrels a day, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, while a Chinese security company reported its vessel Hui Chuan was taken into Iranian waters Thursday.
- Pakistan continues diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions, recently securing the return of 11 Pakistani nationals and 20 Iranian citizens, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stating, "The clock on diplomacy has not stopped.
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Iranian diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks
NEW DELHI — Iran’s foreign minister said a lack of trust is the biggest obstacle in negotiations to end the war with the U.S., saying Friday that Tehran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help ease tensions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages have “made us reluctant about the real intentions of Americans.” “We are in doubt about their seriousness,” he told reporters in New Delhi, adding…
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