Iran accuses external powers of trying to derail US talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused unnamed third countries of attempting to undermine negotiations between Tehran and Washington, saying they aim to draw the United States into a military confrontation.

Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Araghchi said there were efforts “to disrupt the negotiation process and drag the US into war,” adding that Iran hoped talks would “return to the path of common sense” and that a diplomatic solution could still be reached, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

He also said Tehran was working to preserve what he described as a ceasefire arrangement with the United States, which he characterised as “very fragile.” According to Araghchi, maintaining this pause in hostilities was necessary to give diplomacy another chance to resolve tensions.

The remarks come amid continued efforts to stabilise relations between Iran and the US, with both sides reportedly seeking to avoid further escalation while keeping diplomatic channels open.

Araqchi said Tehran “has no trust” in the United States and would only consider negotiations if Washington demonstrates seriousness, as efforts to revive stalled peace talks remain on hold.

According to him, all vessels may pass through the Strait of Hormuz except those deemed at war with Iran and ships seeking transit must coordinate with the Iranian navy. He described the situation around the strategic waterway as “very complicated”.

He said Iran and the United States, which brokered a ceasefire last month following their conflict involving Israel, have struggled to advance a lasting agreement, with talks mediated by Pakistan now in “difficulty” after both sides rejected recent proposals. Tehran, he added, is seeking to preserve the ceasefire but remains prepared for a return to fighting if necessary.

By Aghakazim Guliyev