Iran Foreign Minister Questions US Trust Amid Israeli Airstrikes

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed deep distrust in the United States' willingness to engage in honest diplomacy following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites that occurred just days before scheduled nuclear talks involving the U.S. and Iran. Araghchi accused the Trump administration of using negotiations as a cover to facilitate Israeli attacks, calling it a betrayal of diplomacy and stating Iran would not negotiate as long as the aggression continued. He emphasized that Iran’s uranium enrichment is a matter of national pride and refused to halt it despite U.S. demands. While some communication with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff continues to avoid misunderstandings, Iran insists Israel must stop its attacks before meaningful negotiations can resume. President Trump has indicated he will decide on potential military action within two weeks but has expressed a preference for a diplomatic solution, despite privately approving Israeli airstrikes. The situation highlights a deteriorating trust between Tehran and Washington amid ongoing conflict, with nuclear talks mediated by European diplomats yielding no immediate breakthroughs.