Video: Why Iran will not attend next round of negotiations with US — Iranian spox
Abdullateef Fowewe
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei has revealed no plans for the next round of negotiations with the US, slamming recent American military actions as diplomatic sabotage.
“As of now, while I am at your service, we have no plans for the next round of negotiation, and no decision has been made in this regard,” Baqaei said in a press briefing.
He continued, “While claiming diplomacy and readiness for negotiations, the US is carrying out behaviours that do not in any way indicate seriousness in pursuing a diplomatic process.”
Baqaei called the US blockade and seizure of an Iranian cargo ship “clear violations of the ceasefire,” tying any future talks—potentially in Pakistan—to resolving these grievances.
Iran signaled a diplomatic pause while rebuilding military strength.
The spokesman also dismissed US concerns over enriched uranium: “It was not discussed with US negotiators” and “It was never raised as an option for us.”
