ISLAMABAD/TEHRAN – Diplomatic efforts to resolve the escalating Iran-US conflict faced a severe setback on Tuesday as Tehran accused US President Donald Trump of undermining the peace process with “threats of war crimes.” In an exclusive conversation with BBC, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that while Iran entered the two-week ceasefire and the first round of talks in Pakistan with “sincerity,” the American side has shown a blatant lack of seriousness.
Baghaei specifically pointed to President Trump’s recent rhetoric, claiming the US President is not only fluctuating in his official stance but is also issuing threats to destroy Iranian civilian infrastructure. “Such threats are equivalent to a violation of the ceasefire agreement and constitute war crimes under international law,” Baghaei remarked.
The spokesperson further revealed that high-level internal consultations are currently underway in Tehran to decide whether a delegation will be sent to Pakistan for the next round of negotiations. The Iranian side remains skeptical of Washington’s intentions, citing the unpredictable nature of President Trump’s statements as a primary hurdle in achieving a “Grand Deal.”
