Iran foreign minister on dealings with Trump: 'We are in doubt about their seriousness' | Fortune

"Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages have "made us reluctant about the real intentions of Americans." "We are in doubt about their seriousness," he told reporters in New Delhi, adding that negotiations would move forward if Washington was ready for a "fair and balanced deal.""

"Iran would be open to diplomatic help, particularly from China, to help ease tensions. Araghchi said Friday that Iran would welcome diplomatic support from other countries, particularly from China, citing Beijing's previous role in facilitating the restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia."

"Trump earlier this week dismissed Iran's latest formal proposal as "garbage." While Iran was said to include some nuclear concessions, Trump has said he wants to remove highly enriched uranium from the country and prevent it from developing nuclear weapons. Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes."

"Iran still has a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway where a fifth of the world's oil passed through before the war, and America is blockading Iranian ports. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, who finished talks on Friday, agreed the strait needs to be reopened."

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said lack of trust is the biggest obstacle to negotiations with the United States to end the war. He said contradictory messages have made Iran doubt American intentions and seriousness. He said talks could move forward if Washington is ready for a fair and balanced deal. He said Iran would welcome diplomatic support from other countries, particularly China, citing China’s role in restoring ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia. He referenced U.S. President Donald Trump dismissing Iran’s proposal as “garbage,” while Iran said its nuclear program is peaceful. Tensions remain high amid a shaky ceasefire, with Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. blockading Iranian ports. Trump and Xi agreed the strait needs reopening.

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