Iran Rejects Trump’s Call for Direct Nuclear Talks

Iran on Saturday dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for direct talks over its nuclear program, calling the proposal meaningless amid continued threats from Washington.

“Direct negotiations hold no value when the other side constantly threatens the use of force — a clear violation of the United Nations Charter — and its officials send contradictory messages,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement on April 6.

His remarks came shortly after President Trump said he preferred face-to-face talks with Tehran to speed up progress and “get a clearer understanding of each other,” rather than negotiating through intermediaries.

Araghchi stressed that Iran remains committed to diplomacy and is open to indirect talks, but ruled out direct engagement with the U.S. until there is a fundamental change in Washington’s approach. “We are always prepared for any scenario. Just as we are serious about diplomacy, we are equally serious and decisive in defending our sovereignty and national interests,” he said.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian echoed that sentiment, saying Iran is still open to negotiations with the U.S. on an “equal footing,” but questioned America’s sincerity. “If you're serious about diplomacy, why the threats?” he asked.

The U.S. and Iran have not maintained diplomatic relations since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Countries like Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have often acted as intermediaries between the two.

Last month, President Trump reportedly sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei via the UAE, urging negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and warning of potential military action if Iran refused. According to anonymous sources, the letter gave Iran a two-month deadline to respond.

Khamenei replied via Oman, rejecting the threats and vowing retaliation if the U.S. took any hostile actions.

Trump later escalated his stance, vowing “bombing on a scale never seen before” and threatening secondary sanctions against countries that continue trading with Iran if no deal is reached.

General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s top military commander, said on April 6 that Iran “seeks peace in the region and does not want war,” but warned that the country would “respond to any threat with full force.” Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to Khamenei, also warned that while Iran does not pursue nuclear weapons, “it may have no choice” if attacked.

Western countries have long accused Iran of trying to develop nuclear weapons, a charge Tehran denies, insisting its uranium enrichment is for peaceful purposes only.

In 2015, Iran signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with world powers, agreeing to scale back its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.

Trump withdrew the U.S. from the deal during his first term, reimposing sweeping sanctions. Since returning to the White House in January, he has resumed his “maximum pressure” campaign aimed at forcing Tehran to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

(Sources: AFP)

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