Why Iran-U.S indirect negotiations are unjustifiable?

Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasized that the continuation of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States lacks logical justification.

In a telephone conversation with Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Araghchi strongly condemned the actions of the Zionist regime in violating Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity, including attacks on nuclear facilities and residential areas, which resulted in the deaths of Iranian civilians, military personnel, university professors, women, and children. He called for a decisive response from the international community and global condemnation of the Zionist regime’s transgressions. 

The Iranian Foreign Minister, citing statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, attributed the hostile actions of the Zionist regime to Washington's direct support and stated that continuing indirect talks amid ongoing crimes by the Zionist regime is unjustifiable. 

Araghchi also stressed the serious expectations of the Iranian government and people from all countries claiming to support peace and uphold international law, demanding condemnation of these criminal acts and pressure on the Zionist regime to halt its violations of international law. 

In this phone call, Iran’s Foreign Minister added: "Attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities are strictly illegal under international law, and the international community is obligated to hold the Zionist regime accountable for this dangerous and unprecedented breach." 

Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, also commented on the status of the planned indirect negotiations scheduled for June 15 in Muscat, saying: "Our primary focus at this time is countering the enemy’s aggression." 

He reiterated: "Enemies of diplomacy and peace have imposed an unjust war on the Iranian people, and the United States, despite its claims about dialogue and diplomacy, has been complicit in the Zionist regime's aggression, including targeting Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities. It is obvious that under such conditions, participating in negotiations with a party that supports the aggressor would be pointless."

The Islamic Republic of Iran has halted indirect negotiations with the United States for several reasons. These include the continued brutal attacks by the Zionist regime on the Iranian people, military commanders, and nuclear facilities, as well as direct U.S. support for these actions, rendering further negotiations in such an environment illogical. 

Moreover, Washington’s contradictory behavior—imposing new sanctions and making hostile statements by U.S. officials—has eroded Iran’s trust in the U.S. While the U.S. expresses a willingness to negotiate, it simultaneously intensifies sanctions or demands a complete halt to Iran’s uranium enrichment, which Tehran deems unacceptable. 

The Zionist regime, particularly under prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has actively lobbied against Iran-U.S. negotiations in Washington and pushed for more anti-Iran stances. 

Another point of contention is Iran’s insistence on its legitimate right to peaceful use of nuclear energy, while Washington, contrary to international regulations and even the rules of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), demands a full cessation of Iran’s nuclear activities. 

Based on a combination of political, security, and diplomatic factors—including U.S. support for the Zionist regime and the White House’s failure to honor previous commitments—Iran has suspended negotiations. Tehran asserts that it will not return to the negotiating table until conditions are conducive for constructive talks. 

Importantly, the U.S. has consistently been the main partner of the Zionist regime in its crimes and warmongering actions. While countering Washington’s propaganda war, Iran remains steadfast in defending its rights and legitimate demands.

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