Iran Keeps US Waiting for Response on Ceasefire Plan
Iran says U.S. attacks on tankers violated the ceasefire and raised doubts about Washington’s commitment to talks, as Pakistan relayed a truce extension proposal.
- Amir Saeed Irvani, the Iranian envoy, accused the United States of violating the ceasefire through recent naval actions, stating these moves "added to suspicions about the motivation and seriousness of the American side in the path of diplomacy."
- Following the start of the war on 28 February, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, throwing global markets into turmoil. President Donald Trump announced a naval operation Sunday to reopen the waterway, only to abandon it Tuesday in favor of negotiations.
- Washington sent a proposal via Pakistani mediators to extend the Gulf truce and launch peace talks on a final settlement of the conflict launched 10 weeks ago. Trump said yesterday he expected Iran's response "supposedly tonight."
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated that it was "unacceptable" for Tehran to control the key oil route, while European nations have refused to support the United States and Israeli war against Iran.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe aims to keep NATO functioning despite differences with the United States exposed by the war, emphasizing that bringing the conflict to an end remains "a common goal between America and Europe.
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"The recent escalation of tensions by US forces and the multiple ceasefire violations reinforce suspicions about the motives and the seriousness of the American side on the path of diplomacy," said Abbas Araghchi.
Iran questioned on Saturday the seriousness of American diplomacy in the ongoing negotiations to find a solution to the conflict in the Middle East.
Iran questioned on Saturday the seriousness of American diplomacy in the ongoing negotiations to find a solution to the conflict in the Middle East, but did not communicate its response to the latest Washington proposal. Israeli strikes in Lebanon resulted in several deaths this day.
Iran Questions US 'Motivation' in 'Path of Diplomacy'
Iran cast doubt Saturday on the prospects for diplomacy with the United States after renewed naval clashes in the Persian Gulf, while Tehran delayed responding to a U.S. proposal aimed at extending a fragile truce and launching broader peace talks.
Iran keeps US waiting for response on ceasefire plan
Iran on Saturday questioned the seriousness of US diplomacy while keeping Washington waiting for a response to its latest negotiating position in the wake of renewed naval clashes in the Gulf. A parallel ceasefire on the war's Lebanon front is also under strain amid daily exchanges of fire between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
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