Iran Accuses U.S. of Sabotaging Talks; Trump Considers Options Amidst Diplomatic Stalemate

Iran's top diplomat has accused the United States of undermining negotiations aimed at ending the current conflict, citing "persistent maximalist demands." Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a call with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, asserted that Washington's "bad faith, contradictory positions, repeated betrayals, and excessive demands have blocked the dialogue process." Despite a "deep mistrust" of the U.S., Araghchi maintained that Iran has approached the diplomatic process responsibly, seeking a "reasonable and just outcome."

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The United States is sabotaging the talks for the cessation of war with its persistent maximalist demands.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly been presented with options for escalating military action against Iran. However, sources indicate Trump has informed his aides that he wishes to grant more time for the diplomatic process to unfold. This suggests a continued tension between potential military confrontation and a desire to pursue a negotiated settlement.

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Washington's bad faith, its contradictory positions, repeated betrayals, and excessive demands have blocked the dialogue process.

Reports from various media outlets highlight the ongoing nature of the talks, with a source close to the Iranian negotiation team telling Tasnim news agency that discussions on points of disagreement persist. "Talks and consultations on the points of disagreement are still ongoing and a definitive agreement has not yet been reached," the source stated. The mediator, identified as Pakistani, continues to shuttle information between the parties. The primary focus remains on achieving a "cessation of hostilities," with no other aspects being negotiated until this core issue is resolved. While some progress has been made on certain issues, a comprehensive agreement remains elusive, and Iranian sources have disputed the accuracy of Western media reports on the details of any potential deal.

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Despite the deep mistrust towards the United States, Iran has undertaken this diplomatic process with a responsible approach and utmost seriousness, and is working to achieve a reasonable and just outcome.