Tehran Says US Not Committed to Peace Talks, Cites Ceasefire Violations

Iran’s foreign ministry has stated that the United States is not genuinely committed to diplomatic negotiations, accusing Washington of breaching a two-week ceasefire agreement.

Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei made the remarks on Monday during a weekly briefing, saying US actions undermine its stated willingness to engage in talks.

“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,” he said.

Baqaei pointed to a US attack on an Iranian cargo ship, a naval blockade of Iranian ports, and delays in implementing a ceasefire in Lebanon as “clear violations of the ceasefire.”

The conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States began on February 28 after strikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, escalating regional tensions.

Since then, both sides have engaged in limited negotiations, but efforts have failed to produce a peace agreement. Talks have continued under a fragile ceasefire that took effect on April 8.

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that American negotiators would travel to Pakistan for another round of talks, though Iran has not confirmed its participation.

“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.

He added that major sticking points include Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which remains largely closed due to the ongoing conflict.

“Regarding the issue of transferring enriched uranium, neither during this period of negotiations nor before has transferring it to the United States been discussed,” Baqaei said. “It was never raised as an option for us.”

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