Iran’s foreign ministry has accused the United States of undermining diplomatic efforts amid ongoing tensions over the ceasefire. On Wednesday, ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqai said Washington was “damaging this diplomatic process through the contradictory messages it sends, its repeated shifts in positions and demands, and, worst of all, through repeated violations of the ceasefire.”
The comments reflect a sharp escalation in rhetoric as both sides continue to trade blame over the fragile truce and the broader diplomatic track. Baqai’s remarks suggest that Tehran sees the United States as failing to act consistently or constructively in talks, while instead contributing to instability through changing public and private positions.
The accusation of “repeated violations of the ceasefire” also indicates that Iran believes the agreement is not being fully respected on the ground. That claim, combined with criticism of shifting US demands, points to deep mistrust that could complicate any renewed negotiations or efforts to sustain calm.
Iran has often framed US policy as unpredictable and contradictory, particularly in periods when diplomatic channels remain open but tensions remain high. Wednesday’s statement continues that pattern, presenting Washington as an obstacle to progress rather than a partner in de-escalation.
The remarks are likely to intensify pressure on already strained ties between the two countries. They also underline how fragile diplomatic efforts remain when both sides accuse each other of bad faith. If ceasefire commitments are perceived as unevenly enforced, confidence in the process can erode quickly.
Baqai’s statement comes at a moment when the durability of the ceasefire and the future of negotiations are under close scrutiny. His language suggests that Iran wants to place responsibility for any breakdown in diplomacy squarely on the United States, while reinforcing its own position that talks cannot advance without greater consistency and respect for existing agreements.
The exchange highlights a familiar pattern in US-Iran relations: moments of cautious diplomacy followed by renewed accusations, mutual distrust and concern over compliance. For now, the dispute over messages, demands and ceasefire violations appears to be widening rather than easing.
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