TEHRAN – Iran Calls Out “Hostile” US Actions Amid Talk of Negotiations
Iran’s foreign ministry on Tuesday sharply criticized US President Donald Trump’s invitation to dialogue, calling it contradictory and insincere given Washington’s “hostile and criminal behaviour” toward the Islamic Republic.
The statement came a day after Trump addressed Israel’s parliament (Knesset), where he said the United States was “ready to strike a fair and strong deal with Tehran” if Iran agreed to abandon its “nuclear provocations.”
Tehran Accuses Washington of Hypocrisy
Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani dismissed Trump’s comments as “political theatrics”, arguing that the US president could not call for dialogue while simultaneously engaging in military aggression.
“A government that takes part in bombing our civilian nuclear facilities has no credibility when it speaks of dialogue,” Kanaani said in a statement carried by state media.
In June, US and Israeli forces launched coordinated airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities following the collapse of five rounds of indirect talks over Tehran’s uranium enrichment program.
Nuclear Talks Remain Stalled
Negotiations aimed at reviving nuclear diplomacy between Iran and world powers have been frozen for months, largely due to disagreements over uranium enrichment levels and sanctions relief.
Western nations, including the US, accuse Iran of developing nuclear weapons capability, but Tehran maintains that its program is strictly for civilian energy and medical research.
Background: Escalating Tensions in the Region
The latest exchange comes amid heightened regional tensions following renewed conflict in Gaza and increased US-Israeli cooperation on military intelligence.
Analysts say Trump’s offer of talks may be aimed at containing Iran’s influence in the Middle East while keeping pressure on Tehran through economic and military means.
Despite Washington’s overtures, Iranian officials insist that any future negotiations must be based on “respect for sovereignty” and a commitment to end sanctions and aggression.
