Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said there is little reason to expect progress in dealings with the United States. He said Tehran remains open to diplomacy but will defend itself when necessary. His remarks reflected Iran’s doubts about Washington’s willingness to reach an understanding.
Araghchi questioned whether the US administration was sincere about its publicly expressed desire for engagement. He said Iran could not rely on Washington’s stated intentions. The foreign minister did not indicate any specific development that could change Tehran’s assessment.
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He also said the United States had shown no readiness to reach an understanding with Iran. According to Araghchi, this lack of willingness had reduced the prospects for progress. His comments pointed to continuing difficulties in diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
Despite his concerns, Araghchi reiterated that Iran remained prepared to pursue diplomatic efforts. However, he stressed that Tehran would also protect itself. His statement presented diplomacy and national defence as parallel priorities for Iran.
The foreign minister’s remarks highlighted the lack of confidence between Tehran and Washington. He questioned whether American statements about engagement would translate into meaningful action. However, he did not provide further details about any ongoing negotiations.
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Araghchi’s comments also underscored Iran’s position that diplomatic progress requires a willingness to reach an understanding. He suggested that the current approach from Washington offered little basis for optimism. The statement did not outline specific conditions for restarting or advancing talks.
For now, Araghchi has maintained that Iran remains open to diplomacy while preparing to defend itself. His remarks indicate that Tehran sees limited prospects for progress under the current circumstances. He did not announce any new diplomatic initiative or provide a timeline for possible developments.