Why it matters:
The statement reflects growing distrust in Tehran over American duplicity—offering diplomacy with one hand while tightening sanctions with the other. This could further stall nuclear negotiations and deepen mistrust.
The big picture:
Tehran’s statement signals that, without sanctions relief, any further talks may lose credibility among Iranian officials and the public.
What it's saying:
The foreign ministry statement read:
Following a letter from the U.S. President to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution expressing willingness to pursue diplomacy, Iran engaged in three rounds of indirect talks with the U.S.
Iranian negotiators laid out their demands within a framework based on international law and Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy.
The Foreign Ministry emphasized Iran’s commitment to diplomacy but made clear it would not tolerate pressure-based tactics or threats, describing such moves as violations of the UN Charter and human rights.
Continued sanctions and pressure on Iran’s economic partners were condemned as evidence of the U.S.’s lack of seriousness in diplomatic engagement.
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