Iran has sharply criticized the United States and Israel, accusing both countries of sabotaging ongoing diplomatic efforts by launching strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In a strongly worded statement shared on social media platform X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that the two allies “decided to blow up diplomacy” with their recent military actions.
Araghchi said that the June 13 Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure effectively derailed critical negotiations between Tehran and Washington, which were already on fragile ground. He added that a subsequent U.S. strike on Sunday further ruptured dialogue between Iran and European powers, including signatories of the 2015 nuclear agreement—France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
The Iranian official’s remarks come at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, with growing concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the collapse of formal talks. While Western powers have repeatedly urged Tehran to return to the negotiating table, Araghchi responded by stating, “How can Iran return to something it never left?” This suggests that Tehran still views itself as committed to diplomatic dialogue, even as it accuses others of undermining it through aggressive actions.
The U.S. has not officially commented on the specific strike mentioned by Araghchi, but officials in Washington have consistently maintained that military actions are intended to curtail Iran’s potential to develop nuclear weapons—a charge Tehran denies, insisting its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
The European Union, which has played a mediating role in past talks, has expressed concern over the deteriorating situation and called for restraint from all parties. However, Iran’s growing frustration with what it perceives as Western double standards—calling for dialogue while engaging in military confrontation—has made a return to negotiations increasingly difficult.
The latest accusations signal a deepening diplomatic rift and raise fears of further escalation in the region. As trust erodes between the key players, hopes for a peaceful resolution to the nuclear impasse appear increasingly uncertain.
