TEHRAN, May 19 (ANI): Iran Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has described the “contradictory and excessive behaviours” of the United States as a major obstacle to diplomacy, according to Al Jazeera citing Iran’s ISNA news agency.
Speaking during a meeting with Pakistan Interior Minister Seyed Mohsin Naqvi, Araghchi said Iran remains deeply suspicious of the US establishment due to what he described as repeated breaches of past commitments, ISNA reported.
The meeting between the two leaders took place on Monday, where they discussed the status of bilateral relations as well as ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States.
Earlier, Tehran reportedly put forward a 14-point draft resolution, conveyed through Islamabad. According to the Tasnim news agency, the diplomatic roadmap was formally transmitted via Pakistan, with the stated objective of ending conflict and building trust among stakeholders.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended Tehran’s decision to pursue direct talks with the United States, saying dialogue conducted “with dignity” is necessary while maintaining that Iran will continue to defend its national rights.
He made the remarks during a public relations gathering of executive agencies titled “Iranian Narrators,” according to the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA).
Pezeshkian pushed back against domestic critics of engagement with Washington, arguing that refusing to negotiate is counterproductive.
“It is not logical to say that we will not negotiate,” he said.
However, diplomatic efforts face strong opposition from Washington. US President Donald Trump has continued to press for negotiations while also warning of possible military action if Iran does not accept US terms.
Trump said he had temporarily delayed a planned strike amid ongoing talks with Tehran, calling the discussions a “positive development” but uncertain in outcome.
The situation comes at a sensitive moment as Washington weighs diplomatic and military options amid escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme, with US officials saying Trump is still seeking a negotiated settlement but growing increasingly frustrated over stalled progress.
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