Iran’s foreign minister has accused Israel of sabotaging a ceasefire agreement between Tehran and Washington, according to a report from SINDOnews Internasional.
The accusation, published on Tuesday, comes amid heightened tensions in the region. The Iranian official did not provide specific details in the report about the alleged sabotage, but the claim signals a breakdown in trust between the parties involved in the negotiations.
The report follows a period of diplomatic activity between Iran and the United States. A separate report from CNN Indonesia, also cited in the summary, quoted former US President Donald Trump as claiming he had a secret communication channel with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to facilitate smoother negotiations. Trump’s assertion has not been independently verified.
The developments occur as a 60-day deadline for a US-Iran agreement has reportedly lapsed without a final peace deal, according to kompas.tv. The expiration of that timeline raises questions about the future of the diplomatic process. In response, Iran has refused to negotiate an extension of the memorandum of understanding with the US, with officials stating they cannot be pressured by deadlines, as reported by Serambinews.com.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged both Iran and the US to return to the negotiating table, according to ANTARA News Sulteng. His call underscores international concern over the stalled talks and the potential for further escalation.
The accusation from Iran’s foreign minister adds a new layer of complexity to an already fragile situation. Whether the US and Iran can overcome mutual distrust and resume meaningful dialogue remains the key question in the coming weeks.
