Iran refuses to join second round of US talks announced by Trump

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has confirmed that Tehran has no plans to join a new round of talks with the United States that US President Donald Trump announced would take place in Pakistan on Monday 20 April.

Source: European Pravda, citing Al Jazeera

Details: Baghaei said Iran is refusing to engage in talks because the US has already violated the ceasefire agreement during its implementation. He also referred to the US's blockade of Iranian ports.

He added that Tehran cannot forget that the US attacked Iran during previous diplomatic negotiations.

The spokesperson stressed that Iran will continue to defend its national interests.

He said the Americans are playing a blame game which they continue to play instead of a constructive role. He stressed that the Iranians cannot expect the Americans to tell the truth, as they always blame Iran.

Background:

• Earlier, media outlets reported that Iran was refusing to join talks with the US.
• Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said on 19 April that his representatives were travelling to Pakistan for the next round of talks with Iran, scheduled for Monday.
• Trump also issued further threats, declaring that the US will attack every power plant and bridge in Iran unless it agrees to a peace deal.

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