Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied that recent communications with the United States constitute negotiations, despite ongoing exchanges of messages. In a Talk to Al Jazeera interview, Araghchi stated that there is no trust between the two countries and that Iran has not responded to U.S. proposals. He emphasized that there is no basis for negotiations and that Iran is not engaging in talks with Washington.

Continued Communication Without Formal Talks

Araghchi confirmed that Iran and the U.S. continue to exchange messages, including direct communication from U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. However, he clarified that these exchanges do not amount to formal negotiations. ‘We are not negotiating with the United States,’ Araghchi said. ‘There is no trust, and we have not responded to their proposals.’

Despite the lack of formal negotiations. Iran has maintained a channel of communication with the U.S. through intermediaries, and this includes messages sent via Witkoff, who has been a key figure in U.S. diplomatic efforts toward Iran. Araghchi, however, insists that these messages do not signal a willingness to engage in talks.

The U.S. has been attempting to re-engage with Iran through diplomatic channels, including direct messages from Witkoff. However, Iran’s stance remains firm. Araghchi said that the U.S. has not offered anything that would form a basis for negotiations. ‘There is no basis for negotiations,’ he added. ‘We are not in a position to accept their conditions.’

Conditions for Ending the Conflict

Araghchi outlined Iran’s conditions for ending the conflict with the United States. He warned against U.S. threats and deadlines, emphasizing that Iran is ready to continue defending its country as regional tensions escalate. ‘We are not afraid of threats or deadlines,’ Araghchi said. ‘We will continue to defend our country and our interests.’

Iran has been under pressure from the U.S. to halt its nuclear program and to cease support for groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, Araghchi said that these issues are not on the table for negotiation. ‘We are not ready to negotiate on these issues,’ he said. ‘We have our own conditions.’

The U.S. has been pushing for a new agreement to replace the 2015 nuclear deal, which was abandoned by the Trump administration in 2018; However, Iran has rejected any new deal that does not include a rollback of U.S. sanctions. Araghchi said that Iran is not willing to accept any deal that does not address these issues.

Regional Tensions and Future Implications

Regional tensions have been rising in recent months, with Iran and the U.S. both increasing their military presence in the Middle East, as the U.S. has deployed more troops to the region, while Iran has been conducting more frequent military exercises. Araghchi said that these developments are not a cause for concern. ‘We are prepared for any scenario,’ he said. ‘We will not back down.’

Analysts say that the lack of formal negotiations between Iran and the U.S. could lead to further escalation of tensions in the region. ‘There is a risk of miscalculation,’ said a U.S. analyst. ‘Both sides are showing strength, but neither is willing to back down.’

The U.S. has been trying to re-engage with Iran through diplomatic channels, but so far, these efforts have not yielded results. Araghchi said that the U.S. has not offered anything that would form a basis for negotiations. ‘There is no basis for negotiations,’ he said. ‘We are not in a position to accept their conditions.’

The U.S. has been trying to re-engage with Iran through diplomatic channels, but so far, these efforts have not yielded results. Araghchi said that the U.S. has not offered anything that would form a basis for negotiations. ‘There is no basis for negotiations,’ he said. ‘We are not in a position to accept their conditions.’

As tensions continue to rise. The U.S. and Iran are likely to remain at an impasse. Araghchi said that Iran is ready to continue defending its country and its interests. ‘We will not back down,’ he said. ‘We are prepared for any scenario.’

The U.S. has been trying to re-engage with Iran through diplomatic channels, but so far, these efforts have not yielded results. Araghchi said that the U.S. has not offered anything that would form a basis for negotiations. ‘There is no basis for negotiations,’ he said. ‘We are not in a position to accept their conditions.’

As tensions continue to rise. The U.S. and Iran are likely to remain at an impasse. Araghchi said that Iran is ready to continue defending its country and its interests. ‘We will not back down,’ he said. ‘We are prepared for any scenario.’