FM: Iran undecided on resuming nuclear talks with US

Iran has not made any decision to initiate nuclear talks with the United States, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a televised interview on June 26, signalling a deepening mistrust following a deadly 12-day conflict with Israel and ongoing diplomatic tensions with Washington.

Speaking to Iranian state television, Araghchi stressed that Tehran remains wary of negotiations with the US, particularly in light of what he described as American complicity in recent Israeli military actions against Iran.

“In the recent negotiations, they tried to lure us into giving up the rights of our nation. When some certain events occurred, they imposed war and unleashed the criminal Zionist (Israeli) regime to carry out attacks,” Araghchi said.

According to Iranian officials, the United States not only supported Israel's military campaign but later launched its own direct airstrikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure during the June conflict.

Araghchi accused the US of undermining diplomacy, noting that past experience would now guide Iran’s future posture toward negotiations.

“The US betrayed diplomacy during talks, an experience that will shape Iran’s future decisions on negotiations,” he stated.

Still, the Iranian diplomat hinted that channels of diplomacy with the wider international community remained open.

“Nevertheless, diplomacy continues, and I am in contact with several foreign ministers,” he added.

Responding to a recent statement by US President Donald Trump suggesting an upcoming meeting with Iranian officials, Araghchi dismissed the claim outright.

“There are no arrangements for any fresh round of indirect talks with the US so far. Their statements are full of contradictions,” he said.

Furthermore, the Iranian foreing minister said the aftermath of the strikes is still being assessed. 

"At present, following the temporary halt in attacks over the past two days, staff from the Atomic Energy Organization are meticulously assessing the damage inflicted on our facilities. This damage, it must be said, is serious. Expert discussions are underway," Araghchi added.

The remarks come following a violent flare-up between Iran and Israel that began on June 13, when Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting Iranian military, nuclear, and civilian infrastructure. According to Iran’s Health Ministry, the attacks killed at least 606 people and injured more than 5,300.

In response, Tehran launched a wave of missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets, killing 29 people and wounding over 3,400, based on data provided by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

The 12-day conflict ended under a US-brokered ceasefire that took effect on June 24, though tensions remain high and the diplomatic path forward uncertain.