Iran uncertain about next round of talks, blames US for escalation

Iran said it may reconsider its participation in the next round of negotiations with the United States following Israel's military strikes, which Tehran claims could not have occurred without US approval.

“It is still unclear what decision we will make by Sunday regarding the upcoming talks,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said in remarks carried by state media.

Baghaei accused Israel of acting with at least a green light from Washington, saying, “It is inconceivable that Israel could commit such adventurism and warmongering in the region without coordination or conscious approval from the United States.”

He added that Israel’s actions had rendered dialogue meaningless and said the US government bears responsibility for the consequences of the “reckless and unlawful” Israeli attack.

“This shows once again that American policymakers remain heavily influenced by this regime (Israel),” Baghaei said, warning that Israel aims to drag Western countries into a wider regional conflict.