Iran Says It May Return to US Talks if Washington Changes Approach

(MENAFN) Iran has indicated it is prepared to return to negotiations with the United States, but only if Washington changes what it describes as a confrontational approach, according to reports.

An Iranian broadcaster said Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the remarks while briefing counterparts in Türkiye, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, and Azerbaijan on the status of the fragile diplomatic process.

Araghchi reportedly stressed that Iran did not initiate the conflict and said its armed forces remain fully prepared to respond to any renewed military threats. He also stated that Tehran participated in earlier talks mediated by Pakistan in good faith despite deep mistrust toward Washington, which he linked to what he described as repeated failures to uphold previous commitments.

The report comes in the context of escalating regional tensions after strikes involving the US and Israel against Iran on Feb. 28, which triggered retaliatory actions targeting US-aligned interests in the Gulf and contributed to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

A ceasefire was later announced on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, followed by talks held in Islamabad on April 11–12, though no agreement was reached. According to reports, US President Donald Trump later extended the truce without setting a new timeline, at Pakistan’s request.

Iranian state news agency also reported that Tehran recently submitted a new proposal through Pakistan aimed at restarting negotiations with the US in an effort to reach a settlement to end the conflict.

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