Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has raised fresh doubts about the United States’ commitment to diplomacy, saying recent actions by Washington have shaken trust and risk derailing efforts to end ongoing tensions, according to Tasnim News Agency.
In a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday, Araqchi pointed to what he described as repeated US violations of a ceasefire and “provocative” military moves in the Persian Gulf. He said such actions, along with what he called offensive language from senior American officials, have deepened suspicion in Tehran about Washington’s true intentions.
Araqchi told his Turkish counterpart that Iran has been actively pursuing diplomatic efforts to bring a lasting end to what he described as a war imposed by the United States and Israel. However, he warned that recent developments are making progress more difficult.
“The path of diplomacy cannot move forward under pressure and provocation,” Araqchi suggested, describing the US approach as damaging and counterproductive. He said these actions are not only weakening ongoing negotiations but also increasing mistrust among the Iranian public.
He stressed that for diplomacy to succeed, the opposing side must stop what he called illegal acts of aggression and move away from what he described as excessive and unreasonable policies. Without such changes, he implied, meaningful progress will remain out of reach.
For his part, Turkey’s top diplomat Hakan Fidan expressed support for continued dialogue. He underlined the importance of keeping diplomatic channels open and said Turkey backs efforts aimed at bringing an end to the conflict.
The conversation reflects growing concern in the region over rising tensions and the fragile state of diplomacy. With both sides exchanging accusations and trust wearing thin, the future of negotiations remains uncertain.
