Iran stated on Monday that it has not yet decided on participating in upcoming negotiations with the US due to what it perceives as conflicting actions from Washington. Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, criticized the US for its contradictory behavior, alleging that despite claims of diplomacy, Washington has shown bad faith and lodged constant complaints since the ceasefire began. Baqaei highlighted instances such as the US disputing Lebanon’s inclusion in the ceasefire.
Iran expressed dissatisfaction with the US over alleged maritime incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, including the recent US interception of an Iranian trade vessel, which Iran deemed a violation of the ceasefire and an aggressive act. President Donald Trump had announced the interception of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to evade the US blockade in the Gulf of Oman. Baqaei emphasized Iran’s deepening mistrust in the process due to inconsistencies and stated that Tehran will carefully consider its national interests before making decisions on future actions.
Baqaei further criticized the US for what he described as betrayals of diplomacy and attacks on Iran’s sovereignty and assets, noting that Iran cannot overlook the costly experiences of the past year. He underscored the need for vigilance against potential enemy schemes, even within diplomatic engagements, stating that all sectors of Iran are closely monitoring developments.
