Iran has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent peace appeal, calling it contradictory to his hostile policies toward Tehran. The Iranian Foreign Ministry accused Washington of adopting a “criminal and hostile” attitude despite offering talks. This statement followed Trump’s speech in Israel’s parliament, where he showed willingness to strike a deal with Iran.
The ministry said Trump’s peace message directly clashes with his aggressive actions against Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also criticized Trump in a separate social media post. He wrote that Trump cannot be both a “president of peace” and a “president of war” at the same time.
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Tensions rose further in June when the U.S., alongside Israel, carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. These attacks happened while indirect nuclear talks had stalled, especially over uranium enrichment issues. Iran believes these actions undermine the chances of any meaningful diplomatic progress.
Araghchi repeated Iran’s official stance that it remains open to respectful and mutually beneficial diplomacy. However, he warned that such talks cannot happen under pressure or threats. He stressed that true negotiations require equal footing and respect for sovereignty.
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Earlier this year, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed U.S. demands to halt uranium enrichment. He called them “irrational and excessive.” Iran continues to insist that its nuclear program is peaceful and not aimed at developing weapons, despite Western suspicions.