Iran has ruled out the possibility of future negotiations with the United States, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating that talks with Washington are no longer under consideration following what he described as a “bitter experience.”
Speaking about the state of diplomatic relations, Araghchi said the idea of returning to the negotiating table with the United States is not currently on Iran’s agenda.
His remarks highlight the growing strain between Tehran and Washington amid ongoing geopolitical tensions following a joint US and Israel attack that on Iran that sparked retaliatory attacks.
“I don’t think that the question of talking with the Americans or negotiations with the Americans once again is on the table,” Araghchi said.
He explained that Iran’s position stems from its dissatisfaction with the outcome of previous diplomatic engagements.
Iran Cites Past Negotiations as Reason for Decision
According to Araghchi, the Middle Eastern nation had participated in several rounds of discussions with the United States and believed that progress had been made during the talks.
He noted that even members of the American delegation acknowledged significant progress during the negotiations.
However, the Iranian foreign minister said that despite these developments, the situation later deteriorated, leaving Tehran disillusioned with the diplomatic process.
“We have a very bitter experience of talking with the Americans,” Araghchi said, adding that after three rounds of negotiations, the American team itself had indicated that substantial progress had been achieved.
Despite that, he claimed the United States later took hostile actions against Iran, which he said undermined the credibility of the talks and eroded trust between the two sides.
Diplomatic Tensions Continue
Araghchi emphasized that the experience has fundamentally shaped Iran’s current stance on diplomatic engagement with Washington.
As a result, he indicated that future negotiations with the United States are unlikely to be considered for the foreseeable future.
“So I don’t think talking to the Americans anymore would be on our agenda,” he said.
The comments underscore the deep mistrust that continues to define relations between Iran and the United States, two countries whose diplomatic ties have remained strained for decades.
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