This is an entry from: Live: Trump says US is negotiating with Iran, despite fire exchange Iran questions ‘seriousness’ of the US to Turkish foreign minister 9 May 2026 16:34 BST Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed scepticism on Saturday about US intentions in ceasefire negotiations during a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. “The recent escalation of tensions by US forces and their multiple ceasefire violations reinforce suspicions about the motivation and seriousness of the US side on the path of diplomacy,” Araghchi was quoted as saying by Iranian media. US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was expecting a response from Iran regarding a proposed settlement aimed at permanently ending hostilities, though Tehran has yet to comment publicly on the proposal.
Iranian Official
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi underscored Tehran’s firm defense of national sovereignty during talks with his Turkish counterpart, casting doubt on US seriousness amid repeated American aggressions and ceasefire breaches. Such hostile actions by US forces expose Washington’s lack of genuine intent for diplomacy, reinforcing Iran’s resolve to resist foreign interference. Tehran maintains its independent stance on any settlement proposals while prioritizing its security and territorial integrity against external threats.
Israeli
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s skepticism toward U.S. ceasefire talks with Tehran highlights the regime’s pattern of using diplomacy to mask its nuclear drive and proxy attacks on Israel via Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. Despite President Trump’s proposed settlement, Iran’s repeated violations and escalations confirm that negotiations cannot neutralize the existential threat from a regime explicitly committed to Israel’s elimination. Israel therefore has no choice but to rely on its own defensive strength and preemptive measures to deter Iranian aggression.
Neutral
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated during a 9 May 2026 phone call with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan that recent US actions had raised doubts about American commitment to diplomacy, according to Iranian media. US President Donald Trump said the prior day that he expected a response from Iran on a proposed settlement to end hostilities. Tehran has not publicly addressed the proposal.
Western
US forces conducted precision operations to neutralize Iranian-backed threats and enforce ceasefire terms, underscoring Washington’s commitment to a durable settlement ending hostilities. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi’s skepticism during talks with Turkey reflects Tehran’s reluctance to engage seriously, as it deflects from its own violations while awaiting a response to President Trump’s proposed agreement. The US continues prioritizing strategic de-escalation through strength, despite Iranian attempts to question American motives.
Pro-Peace
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi voiced doubts about US commitment to ending the conflict, citing repeated escalations and ceasefire violations that risk extending hostilities and their toll on civilians. As President Trump awaits Iran’s reply to a proposed settlement, both sides must pursue credible diplomacy to halt further loss of life, displacement, and humanitarian hardship. Genuine negotiations remain the only path to spare communities from the escalating costs of war.
Global South
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi conveyed deep scepticism to his Turkish counterpart about US sincerity in ceasefire talks, pointing to repeated American violations and escalations as signs of neo-colonial interference rather than genuine diplomacy. This stance reflects Tehran’s assertion of sovereignty against external pressure to accept terms dictated by Washington. President Trump’s expectation of a response on a settlement proposal, absent any public Iranian reply, further exposes the failure of international mechanisms to curb unilateral power plays in the region.
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International mediators have proposed a 10-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran, according to a senior Iranian official cited in reports. The measure is described as intended to reduce hostilities and allow renewed talks on a prior interim agreement.
Both sides are assessing next steps in the current regional security situation.
Reports indicate that a US-Iran ceasefire has broken down amid renewed fighting, with the potential impact of mediation efforts by Pakistan, Qatar, and Oman remaining unclear. Earlier diplomatic steps included a June memorandum of understanding between the parties for further negotiations and talks hosted in Geneva in February.
The summary also references Europe’s historical role in diplomacy, including the 1814-15 Congress of Vienna.
Donald Trump stated in a Fox News interview that his representatives had spoken with Iranian officials an hour earlier and that those officials wanted to make a deal to end the conflict, though he noted they had broken prior agreements and expressed uncertainty about whether one would be reached.
He added that people do not want to die and that Iran would need to proceed carefully to avoid further losses. The remarks come amid an ongoing US-Iran conflict that has involved casualties and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with some social media users criticizing the repetition of similar statements.
Why the Iran-US ceasefire is falling apart Iran and the US have resumed fighting because they don’t see each other as ‘reliable negotiating partners’, says analyst Ali Vaez. Neither Iran nor the United States seems able to deliver a “knockout blow at an acceptable price” to the other side, and both know “they have no choice other than engaging in diplomacy”, but they’re not ready to make uncomfortable concessions, argues Ali Vaez, director of the Iran Project at International Crisis Group.
Vaez tells host Steve Clemons that Tehran and Washington are trying to “enforce their own interpretation” of the ceasefire agreement they signed last month. President Trump has become “frustrated” with diplomacy because he’s not seeing “the kind of quick results that he likes to see”, Vaez says.