Iran Says US Not Serious About Diplomacy Amid Ceasefire Violations

Tehran, Iran – The Islamic Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has voiced strong skepticism regarding the United States' commitment to diplomatic resolutions, pointing to a pattern of actions that contradict its stated intentions. Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei asserted Monday that the U.S. behaviors, including an alleged attack on an Iranian cargo ship and the continuation of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, constitute clear violations of the fragile two-week ceasefire. These actions, he argued, undermine any genuine pursuit of peace.

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While claiming diplomacy and readiness for negotiations, the US is carrying out behaviours that do not in any way indicate seriousness in pursuing a diplomatic process.

This diplomatic impasse unfolds against the backdrop of a devastating regional conflict that erupted on February 28, claiming the lives of high-ranking officials and engulfing the region. While a ceasefire was established on April 8, its stability remains precarious. The U.S. has proposed further talks, with President Trump reportedly directing negotiators to Pakistan, but Iran has yet to confirm its participation, signaling a deep-seated distrust in the process. Baqaei’s statement underscores Iran's position: that the U.S. must demonstrate tangible commitment to de-escalation, not just rhetoric.

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As of now, while I am at your service, we have no plans for the next round of negotiation, and no decision has been made in this regard.

Key sticking points, such as Iran's nuclear program and the strategic Strait of Hormuz, continue to cast a long shadow over negotiations. The transfer of enriched uranium, a critical issue, has reportedly never been on the table for Iran, further complicating any potential agreement. From Iran's perspective, the U.S. approach appears inconsistent, oscillating between calls for diplomacy and actions that escalate tensions. This narrative is crucial for understanding Iran's cautious stance and its emphasis on reciprocal de-escalation as a prerequisite for meaningful engagement, a perspective often overshadowed in Western media's focus on the broader geopolitical implications.

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Regarding the issue of transferring enriched uranium, neither during this period of negotiations nor before has transferring it to the United States been discussed.