'Contradictory statements, exaggerations’, Iran says US approach is blocking peace talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of undermining diplomatic efforts to reach a deal to end the conflict, saying Washington’s public statements are obstructing negotiations.
“One of our problems is that the Americans frequently make contradictory statements, conflicting messages, and unreasonable exaggerations,” Araghchi said on Friday. He added that such remarks run counter to “any path of negotiation or diplomacy.”
Araghchi made the comments on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, held on May 14 and 15 under India’s chairmanship. The gathering was overshadowed by divisions over the Iran conflict and ended without a joint statement.
Despite the impasse, Araghchi said Tehran had received messages indicating Washington was willing to continue talks.
His remarks came after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest response, calling it “totally unacceptable” and warning that the ceasefire was on “life support.”
During a visit to China, Trump said he discussed the conflict with Chinese President Xi Jinping, claiming Beijing supported efforts to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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