US Diplomacy Accompanied by Strikes That Shatter Iran's Trust
The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that repeated ceasefire violations by the United States, conflicting messages, and ever-changing demands have damaged diplomatic efforts.
“The diplomatic process does not occur in a vacuum,” said Baghaei on Wednesday (10/6). “To advance any negotiation or diplomatic process, sufficiently conducive conditions are required so that diplomacy can proceed.”
Baghaei accused the US of disrupting diplomatic channels through contradictory messages, repeated changes in stance and demands, and, most critically, ceasefire violations. “Unfortunately, the United States, through the contradictory messages it conveys, repeated changes in its position and demands, and worst of all, repeated ceasefire violations, has undermined the diplomatic process,” he said.
Baghaei also accused Israel of hindering diplomacy through repeated ceasefire violations in Lebanon. “Every diplomatic process will be harmed by the use of force and actions that violate the law,” he added.
Baghaei added that Iran will review the conditions surrounding future negotiations based on recent developments, though he did not provide further details. Tasnim News Agency reported that the Sirik, Qeshm Island, and Minab regions were targeted by attacks carried out by United States fighter jets. The Ministry also alleged that Kuwait and Bahrain were involved in the incident.
Oman has become at least the 15th country that has faced threats of attack, or the possibility of being attacked, by Trump. The IRGC asserted its legitimate right to take retaliatory action against any ceasefire violations by the US military.
US President Donald Trump has delayed an attack on Iran to allow space for diplomacy, even as military personnel cancelled their Memorial Day holidays amidst rising tensions. When asked to clarify his statements, Trump emphasised that the timeframe intended was “two or three days,” rather than several weeks.
On 28 February, the US and Israel launched joint attacks on several targets in Iran, resulting in damage and civilian casualties. Iranian media also dismissed Trump’s claim that enriched uranium would be destroyed as baseless. While Trump hinted that a deal could be reached within days, he maintained that Iran must provide an answer to avoid new attacks.