Tehran, April 2026 : Iran\u2019s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of engaging in \u201cprovocative actions\u201d and violating the ceasefire, warning that such moves are undermining ongoing efforts to sustain peace negotiations between the two countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During separate phone conversations with his counterparts from Pakistan and Russia, Araghchi strongly criticised Washington\u2019s recent actions, particularly targeting Iranian commercial shipping. He referred to the reported seizure of the container vessel Touska<\/em> and its crew, describing it as a hostile act that complicates diplomatic engagement. According to Iran\u2019s Foreign Ministry, he also pointed to what he called \u201ccontradictory positions and rhetoric of threat\u201d from the US as key impediments to progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A ceasefire between the two sides, which came into effect on April 8 following 40 days of intense conflict, remains fragile. Pakistan has played a mediating role, hosting indirect talks between Tehran and Washington in Islamabad on April 11 and 12. However, Iran has not yet confirmed its participation in the next round of negotiations, casting doubt over the continuation of the diplomatic process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reports indicate that Iran\u2019s decision to join further talks depends on certain preconditions being met by the United States. Iranian officials have cited the ongoing US naval blockade and what they describe as \u201cexcessive demands\u201d as major obstacles. Araghchi stated that Tehran would assess \u201call aspects of the issue,\u201d including US conduct, before deciding on the future of negotiations. He emphasised that Iran remains committed to safeguarding its national interests and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Earlier in the day, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei reiterated that no final decision has been made regarding participation in upcoming talks. Speaking at a weekly press briefing in Tehran, he accused Washington of pursuing a dual approach\u2014publicly advocating diplomacy while simultaneously taking actions that undermine trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Baqaei claimed that since the ceasefire began, Iran has encountered \u201cbad faith and constant complaints\u201d from the US. He also highlighted inconsistencies in Washington\u2019s stance, noting that the US initially suggested Lebanon was not included in the ceasefire, despite conflicting statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tensions come in the aftermath of joint US-Israeli strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities beginning February 28, which resulted in the deaths of several senior Iranian figures, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with military commanders and civilians. Iran retaliated with multiple waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and US assets across the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With mistrust deepening and both sides maintaining firm positions, the prospects for sustained peace talks remain uncertain, raising concerns about a potential escalation if diplomatic efforts fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (The content of this article is sourced from a news agency and has not been edited by the Mavericknews30 team.)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tehran, April 2026 : Iran\u2019s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of engaging in \u201cprovocative actions\u201d and violating the ceasefire, warning that such moves are undermining ongoing efforts to sustain peace negotiations between the two countries. 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