Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has voiced frustration over what he described as "conflicting and inconsistent" signals from the United States regarding the ongoing indirect negotiations between the two countries, emphasizing that Tehran remains fully committed to the diplomatic process.

Speaking to reporters during a visit to Moscow, Araghchi underlined Iran’s steady position in the talks, saying, “The reality is, we are receiving contradictory and inconsistent messages from the United States. What those messages mean and what objectives they pursue is their concern. From our perspective, what matters is what is said at the negotiation table. That is the benchmark.”

Araghchi stressed that Iran has clearly and seriously communicated its views in response to these messages and urged Washington to show greater consistency and seriousness.

“Our stance is clear, and we’ve made it equally clear to the other side. Our words have not changed and will not change,” he said. “We do not shift positions daily and expect the same seriousness and consistency from our counterparts. Only then can negotiations move forward productively.”

Commenting on the venue for the upcoming round of indirect talks, Araghchi clarified that while the next round will take place in Rome, the Italian capital is not acting as a host. “Oman remains the official mediator and host of the indirect negotiations between Iran and the US. We will attend the talks wherever the Omani mediator designates,” he stated.

The Iranian foreign minister reiterated Muscat’s role as a neutral facilitator, saying, “The mediation and indirect communication role still rests with Oman’s foreign minister and government.”

The remarks come as indirect diplomatic efforts continue between Tehran and Washington, with both sides engaging through intermediaries amid ongoing tensions over nuclear and regional issues. (ILKHA)