Iran has dismissed U.S. negotiations over its nuclear program as “meaningless” following Israel’s unprecedented military strike. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei accused Washington of enabling the attack, stating, “The U.S. cannot pretend to engage in diplomacy while allowing Israel to target Iranian soil.” Tehran argues that the strike derailed diplomatic progress, claiming Israel acted with American approval.
The U.S. denied involvement in the attack and urged Iran at the UN Security Council to continue nuclear talks, calling further dialogue “wise.” However, Iran remains defiant, insisting the strike proves Washington’s bad faith. The sixth round of talks, scheduled for Sunday in Muscat, now hangs in the balance as tensions escalate.
Iran maintains its uranium enrichment is solely for civilian use, rejecting allegations of nuclear weapons development. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed he was aware of Israel’s planned strikes but still saw potential for a deal. The conflicting stances highlight the fragile state of U.S.-Iran relations.
With trust eroding, the future of the nuclear negotiations remains uncertain. If talks collapse, regional instability could worsen, affecting global security and energy markets. Will both sides de-escalate, or is another confrontation inevitable? The world watches as this high-stakes diplomatic crisis unfolds.