Iran’s foreign ministry announced on Saturday that it has not yet decided whether to participate in the next round of nuclear talks with the United States, according to reports from China Media Group.
The uncertainty comes after Iranian state media reported that Tehran had decided to withdraw from the sixth round of nuclear negotiations, which were originally scheduled to take place in Oman on June 15.
The foreign ministry cited recent attacks by Israel on Iran and the U.S. support for Israel as reasons that have “rendered the dialogue meaningless.”
“In light of the aggressive actions against our nation and the ongoing support from the U.S. for such acts, we are re-evaluating the value of these talks,” a ministry spokesperson said.
The nuclear talks aim to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), from which the U.S. withdrew in 2018 under then-President Donald Trump. Efforts to bring both nations back into compliance have faced numerous challenges.
The latest developments raise concerns about escalating tensions in the Middle East and the future of diplomatic efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation in the region.
