Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ruled out direct negotiations with the United States over the country’s nuclear programme, but indicated that indirect talks remain a possibility.
Speaking
at a cabinet meeting, Mr Pezeshkian responded to a letter sent by former US
President Donald Trump to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He
confirmed that Iran had replied via Oman, a frequent mediator between the two
nations, but said no progress had been made in indirect negotiations.
"We
don’t avoid talks; it’s the breach of promises that has caused issues for us so
far," Mr Pezeshkian said. "They must prove that they can build
trust."
Tensions
and Regional Conflict
The
United States unilaterally withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and
world powers in 2018, under Mr Trump’s administration. Since then, tensions
have escalated in the region, leading to attacks at sea and on land.
Israel’s
ongoing military campaign against Hamas in Gaza and its conflict with Hezbollah
in Lebanon have further strained relations. Both groups are allied with Iran as
part of its so-called Axis of Resistance.
Meanwhile,
the US has intensified airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi-led government,
accusing Iran of providing direct support for attacks on shipping in the Red
Sea. The Houthis say their actions are in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
The
White House has yet to comment on Iran’s latest statement regarding potential
nuclear negotiations.
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