Iran says US cannot be trusted
Iran has ruled out any direct negotiations with the United States, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei saying Tehran’s recent experience with US diplomacy has been “disastrous.”
In an interview with India Today, Baghaei said no one could trust American diplomacy after Iran was attacked twice while nuclear talks were still under way, calling it a betrayal of the diplomatic process.
He rejected claims of any current direct talks between Tehran and Washington, saying Iran’s immediate priority is defending its territory and maintaining national security as military tensions continue.
Baghaei said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi remains responsible for managing Iran’s foreign relations, while domestic officials such as parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are operating within their constitutional roles.
He also said some countries, including Pakistan, had offered mediation, but stressed that Iran remains under threat and is acting under what it describes as its right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
His comments come as Iran continues to insist that any communication with Washington has taken place only through intermediaries, despite repeated US claims of ongoing contacts.
Baghaei also pointed to coordination for the safe passage of commercial ships, including Indian-linked vessels, through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has said “non-hostile” ships may transit under certain conditions.
The remarks highlight Iran’s tougher public position, even as indirect channels with Washington may remain open.
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