TEHRAN – Iran’s top diplomat said on Saturday that the United States had responded to Tehran’s latest peace proposal, despite a lack of formal confirmation from Washington.
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian made the comment during a televised address to mark International Day of Friendship, which is observed on July 30. However, it remains unclear what exactly the US response was, as Washington has yet to officially confirm its intentions.
Amir-Abdollahian reported that US President Donald Trump had told Israeli news organization Kan News that his administration’s latest offer was “unacceptable”. The Iranian foreign minister said this statement suggested that Washington was not willing to engage in serious negotiations.
According to Amir-Abdollahian, the US proposal was presented during a phone call between the two countries last week. However, he claimed that the conversation ended abruptly due to disagreements over key issues.
The Iranian official also accused the US of being “not serious” about resolving the conflict in the Middle East. He suggested that Washington’s true intention was to isolate Iran and prevent it from playing a more significant role in regional affairs.
In recent weeks, there have been reports of secret talks between Iran and the US over a potential peace agreement. The two countries have made significant progress on some issues, including the removal of Iranian missile sites in Syria.
However, disagreements remain over other key areas, such as the fate of the 2015 nuclear deal and the presence of US troops in Afghanistan. The ongoing tensions highlight the challenges facing any potential peace talks between Iran and the US.
The Iranian government has long been critical of Trump’s policies towards Tehran, which it sees as aggressive and aimed at undermining its sovereignty. Amir-Abdollahian’s comments suggest that the US response to Iran’s latest proposal was seen as a significant setback for efforts to resolve the conflict through diplomatic means.
As tensions between Iran and the US continue to rise, analysts say that a breakthrough in peace talks is unlikely in the near future. The situation remains highly volatile, with both sides dug in over key issues.
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