Iran says there is no timeline for the next round of talks with the United States after earlier discussions failed to produce results.
Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Antalya, Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said both countries are first trying to agree on a basic framework before moving forward.
“Until we agree on the framework, we cannot set a date,” he said. “We hope that as soon as we can finalise that, then we can move on to the next step”.
He explained that Iran does not want to rush into talks that could collapse and worsen tensions.
“We do not want to enter into any negotiation or meeting that is destined to fail and could serve as a pretext for another round of escalation,” he said.
“I can assure you that Iran is very much committed to diplomacy”.
Meanwhile, Pakistan and Egypt are stepping up efforts to mediate between both sides.
Egypt’s foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, said talks are progressing.
“We hope to do so (reach an agreement) in the coming days,” he said, adding that “not only us in the region, but the whole world is suffering from the continuation of this war.”
Abdelatty avowed that “we are pushing very hard in order to move forward.”
Khatibzadeh also criticised the United States for sending mixed signals, especially through statements linked to President Donald Trump.
“The American side tweets a lot, talks a lot. Sometimes confusing, sometimes, you know, contradictory,” he said.
“It is up to the American people to decide whether these statements are consistent and in accordance with international law”.
Despite tensions, Iran insisted it remains firm in its position.
