Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei has expressed deep skepticism about the possibility of rebuilding trust between Iran and the United States.
In a recent interview, Baghaei responded to comments made by former US President Trump, who suggested that the US could have a relationship with Iran in the future.
Baghaei dismissed Trump’s remarks as contradictory and untrustworthy, pointing out that while US officials have been talking about diplomacy, they have simultaneously been enabling Israel to attack Iran.
“While they [US officials] have been talking about diplomacy, they greenlighted the Israelis to attack Iran,” Baghaei said, questioning how such actions could allow for any trust to remain between the two nations. “They [the US] torpedoed diplomacy,” he added emphatically.
Despite this, Baghaei stressed that Iran remains open to diplomatic engagement, but only if the US can demonstrate a genuine commitment to dialogue.
“Diplomacy never ends,” Baghaei said, highlighting Iran’s willingness to engage with different actors, even amid the ongoing conflict with Israel.
However, he emphasized that national security is Iran’s top priority, and the country will need to ascertain whether the US is “really serious” about diplomacy before re-engaging in talks. Without a clear demonstration of the US’s commitment to diplomacy, Baghaei suggested that rebuilding trust between the two nations would be a significant challenge.
The current state of US-Iran relations underscores the complexities of international diplomacy, where actions and rhetoric can have far-reaching consequences. As tensions persist, the international community watches closely, aware that any escalation could have significant implications for regional and global stability.
The current state of US-Iran relations remains tense, with both countries engaging in a complex game of diplomacy and military posturing.
The US has imposed sanctions on Iran, citing concerns over its nuclear program and regional activities, while Iran has responded by restricting international inspections and increasing uranium enrichment.
The situation is further complicated by the involvement of other regional players, including Israel and Saudi Arabia, which have expressed concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional influence. Diplomatic efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement have stalled, and the future of US-Iran relations remains uncertain.