Iran has said no date has been set for the next round of peace talks with the United States, following an initial failed round of negotiations aimed at easing tensions between both countries.
The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, made this known on Saturday while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey.
According to him, both sides are currently focused on agreeing on a basic framework before any new round of negotiations can be scheduled.
“Until we agree on the framework, we cannot set a date,” Khatibzadeh said. “We hope that as soon as we can finalise that, then we can move on to the next step.”
He stressed that Iran was not willing to enter talks that could end in failure or be used to justify further escalation of 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, adding that Iran remained committed to diplomacy.
The deputy minister also commented on mediation efforts led by Pakistan, with support from regional actors including Egypt and Turkey, aimed at securing a lasting agreement between Tehran and Washington.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, said mediators were “working very hard” to reach a deal, expressing hope that progress could be made in the coming days.
Meanwhile, tensions remain high amid ongoing disputes over military actions and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route.
Khatibzadeh dismissed recent US statements, describing them as inconsistent and contradictory, while accusing Washington of attempting to impose pressure on Iran.
“The American side tweets a lot, talks a lot. Sometimes confusing, sometimes contradictory,” he said.
He reaffirmed Iran’s position, insisting the country would defend its interests against external pressure and would continue to ensure safe maritime passage under agreed conditions.
“If ceasefire terms are violated and Americans do not honour their commitments, there will be repercussions,” he warned.
Diplomatic efforts continue as regional stakeholders push for de-escalation in the long-running Iran–US tensions.
