BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 7. The current time is improper for discussions between Iran and the U.S., Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi told reporters after a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers in Tehran today, Trend reports.
According to him, the reason for the lack of a suitable time is the policies of the U.S. government.
Araghchi said that Iran has never abandoned discussions. Iran has always been ready for discussions based on mutual respect and mutual benefit. However, the U.S. government does not have such a position yet.
To recall, on April 12, 19, and 26 and May 11 and 23 in 2025, five rounds of indirect talks on Iran's nuclear program were held between Iran and the U.S. The indirect talks were organized through the mediation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, and were led by Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on the Iranian side and Steve Witkoff on the American side. The first, third, and fourth rounds of talks were held in Muscat, the capital of Oman, and the second and fifth rounds were held in Rome, the capital of Italy.
On the morning of June 13, Israel launched a series of airstrikes targeting Iran, resulting in the deaths of numerous high-ranking military officials, generals, nuclear scientists, and other senior figures.
That same evening, Iran retaliated with Operation True Promise III, a large-scale missile and drone assault on multiple targets, including Tel Aviv, which caused civilian casualties and extensive damage.
On June 22, the United States conducted airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, with reports indicating the destruction of these sites.
The following evening, June 23, Iran launched airstrikes on a U.S. military base in Qatar, further escalating tensions in the region.
On June 24, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office announced that Israel had agreed to a ceasefire with Iran, facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump. In response, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council issued a statement confirming the cessation of hostilities.
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