Iran FM says no need to negotiate with US for now, calls dialogue effort positive

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran does not need to negotiate with the United States for now, according to Al Jazeera. He described a US effort to open dialogue with Iran as "a positive step." Araghchi said that Iran had studied a letter sent by US Vice President JD Vance in high-level meetings. "The American side’s attempt to open the door to dialogue and understanding more broadly is a positive step," he told Al Jazeera. However, he warned: "If Washington’s goal in sending this letter is to stir up discord, it would be yet another mistake to add to its previous ones." The remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US, with indirect negotiations having taken place in Qatar. The Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program remain key issues in the bilateral relationship. This item is being updated.