During the call on Friday, Araghchi highlighted Iran’s commitment to resolving the conflict imposed upon it, despite a profound skepticism toward US intentions.
He pointed to a long history of the United States’ broken promises, repeated betrayals of diplomatic efforts, acts of military aggression against Iran, and inconsistent, excessive demands as primary obstacles hindering the current Pakistan-mediated talks.
Despite the deep mistrust of the US, Iran has entered this diplomatic process with a responsible and serious approach, striving to achieve a reasonable and equitable outcome, Araghchi said.
The two officials also exchanged views on broader international security issues, including the situation in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, as well as the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in New York.
In response, Secretary-General Guterres rejected the use of force against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations. He emphasized the necessity of adhering to the principles of the UN Charter and reaffirmed the importance of pursuing diplomatic channels to establish lasting peace and stability throughout the region.
The joint US-Israeli aggression, which began on February 28, 2026, following the assassination of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, disregarded ongoing indirect negotiations between Iran and the US. In response, the Islamic Republic launched precise retaliatory strikes against Israeli positions and US bases in the region. Then, a ceasefire between Iran and the US-Israeli coalition was first declared on April 7, 2026, for two weeks. Pakistan and certain regional states are still pursuing the indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
IRNA