Araghchi warns Europe’s IRGC designation undermines regional de-escalation efforts
Iran’s senior diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, has reiterated Tehran’s readiness for diplomacy while sharply criticising the United States for what he described as a long-standing pattern of bad faith and disloyalty in past engagements.
Speaking during his visit to Turkey, Araghchi said Iran’s historical experience with Washington leaves little room for trust. “Our past experiences have consistently shown that the United States has never been loyal and has not acted in good faith,” he stated.
Despite this, he stressed that Iran has not closed the door to dialogue. According to Araghchi, Tehran remains open to “all diplomatic processes,” noting that the United States has repeatedly sought negotiations through various intermediaries and continues to renew such requests.
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However, he drew a clear red line, insisting that coercive rhetoric undermines any prospect of meaningful talks.
“Threats must end for negotiations to begin,” Araghchi said, signalling that Iran will not engage under pressure or intimidation.
His remarks come amid heightened regional tensions, with growing concern over the risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
In a related statement, Iran’s foreign minister disclosed that several countries are actively working to prevent an escalation into full-scale war in the region. Notably, he added, none of these mediating efforts are being led by European states.
“Several countries are presently attempting to avert the eruption of all-out war in our region,” the foreign minister said. “None of them are European.”
The comments underscore Iran’s scepticism toward Western-led diplomatic initiatives while highlighting the role of non-European actors in current de-escalation efforts. They also reflect Tehran’s position that any future engagement with Washington must be based on mutual respect, an end to threats, and demonstrable good faith.
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