Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi Says Tehran “Does Not Trust” the United States Amid Fragile Ceasefire Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi Says Tehran “Does Not Trust” the United States Amid Fragile Ceasefire Talks
NEW DELHI — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has “no trust” in the United States and will only engage in negotiations if Washington proves it is genuinely serious about diplomacy, underscoring the deep tensions that continue despite an ongoing ceasefire.
Speaking to reporters in New Delhi on Thursday, Araghchi accused the United States of returning to the negotiating table only after failing to achieve its objectives during more than 40 days of conflict involving Iran, the United States, and regional allies.
“Now, after 40 days of war, when the United States has lost hope of achieving any of its goals against Iran, they are once again proposing negotiations,” Araghchi said. “We do not have the slightest trust in the Americans.”
The Iranian foreign minister described the current ceasefire as “very fragile” but said Tehran is still trying to preserve it in order to create space for diplomatic efforts.
According to Araghchi, Iran has recently received messages from Washington expressing willingness to continue talks aimed at ending the broader regional crisis.
“There were rumors that America rejected Iran’s proposal or that Iran rejected America’s proposal,” he said. “Those reports referred to a few days ago when President Trump publicly said the proposal was unacceptable. But afterward, we received messages from the American side saying they are prepared to continue negotiations and maintain engagement.”
Araghchi also addressed growing international concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes.
He stated that commercial vessels are currently allowed to pass through the waterway as long as they coordinate with the Iranian navy, though he warned the overall security situation remains “very complicated.”
Iran has repeatedly emphasized what it calls its sovereign rights over the Strait of Hormuz, where a major portion of the world’s oil shipments transit each day.
When asked about possible Chinese mediation efforts, Araghchi welcomed any diplomatic role from Beijing.
“We have very good relations with China,” he said. “We are strategic partners, and we know the Chinese have goodwill. Anything they can do to support diplomacy is welcome.”
China remains Iran’s largest oil customer and one of its closest economic partners.
Before President Donald Trump traveled to Beijing this week, analysts widely speculated that he would pressure Chinese President Xi Jinping to push Tehran toward accepting a broader peace agreement and reopening Hormuz without restrictions.
Hours before Araghchi’s remarks, Trump told reporters he was “losing patience” with Iran and claimed he had reached an understanding with Xi that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open.
Meanwhile, China’s Foreign Ministry publicly criticized the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, stating that the war “should never have happened” and warning against further escalation.
Despite rising diplomatic activity, major disagreements remain unresolved.
Iran continues demanding compensation for damage caused during the conflict and insists any future agreement must recognize its authority and security interests surrounding Hormuz.
U.S. officials, meanwhile, continue pressing Tehran over regional military activity and broader security concerns.
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As negotiations continue behind closed doors, diplomats warn the current ceasefire could quickly collapse if either side miscalculates.
For now, both Washington and Tehran appear to be balancing diplomacy and pressure simultaneously — while the rest of the world watches nervously.
