Iran declared on Friday that its nuclear negotiations with the United States have become “meaningless”, accusing Washington of tacitly approving the most significant Israeli military strike ever carried out against the Islamic Republic.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, quoted by the semi-official Tasnim news agency, stated that “the United States has acted in a way that renders dialogue pointless.” He added, “You cannot claim to negotiate while simultaneously allowing the Zionist regime to target Iranian territory.”
Baghaei accused Israel of successfully derailing the diplomatic process, stressing that the attack would not have occurred “without Washington’s implicit approval.”
These remarks come ahead of the sixth round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, scheduled for Sunday in Muscat, the capital of Oman. However, in light of the latest escalation, it remains unclear whether the talks will proceed as planned.
Background on the Nuclear Issue
The crisis traces back to the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) following the U.S. withdrawal in 2018. Since then, Iran has resumed its uranium enrichment activities, claiming they are solely for civilian use. Israel, however, accuses Tehran of secretly developing nuclear weapons.
Mutual Accusations and a Fragile Future
Despite U.S. denials of any involvement, Iran insists that Washington is complicit in the Israeli attacks. The U.S. administration has told the UN Security Council that diplomacy remains “the wisest option” to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Yet, as mistrust deepens and military actions intensify, the prospects for renewed diplomatic engagement appear increasingly dim. Observers warn that the region may be heading toward a broader confrontation if the current escalation continues unchecked.
