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UN ambassador Waltz says Iran was not negotiating ‘in good faith’ to end war
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- The Trump administration, represented by UN Ambassador Mike Waltz, rejected Iran's peace proposal, citing Iranian demands for immediate relief from extensive sanctions before negotiations could proceed.
- Waltz and President Trump expressed skepticism about Iran's intentions, pointing to Iran's previous violations of a June memorandum of understanding and ongoing attacks on international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that only diplomacy can resolve the conflict and stated Iran is prepared for both renewed fighting and continued negotiations, leaving the choice to President Trump.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed Iran's readiness for talks on its nuclear program but rejected coercion, insisting Iran seeks no war but will defend itself against threats.
- Waltz addressed unconfirmed reports of Chinese assistance to Iran in missile targeting, noting that President Trump raised concerns with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping, who affirmed that Iran should not have nuclear weapons or attack international shipping; Waltz also denied claims of imminent US bombing of Iran post-midterms.
