Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran will not resume negotiations with the U.S. until its frozen assets are released [1].

This stalemate deepens the diplomatic rift between the two nations, as the release of these funds remains a primary condition for Iran's return to the bargaining table. The refusal signals a hardening of Tehran's stance toward Washington's reliability in international agreements.

Araghchi said the statement while in Dubai, United Arab Emirates [1]. He said that Iran is maintaining a hardline position because the U.S. has failed to return the assets and has sent mixed, contradictory messages [1]. This lack of consistency has led to a breakdown in trust between the two governments.

Regarding the current state of diplomacy, Araghchi said, "We cannot trust the Americans at all" [1]. He said that the current atmosphere of uncertainty makes further dialogue unproductive without concrete guarantees.

Tehran is demanding a more serious approach from the U.S. government before any formal talks resume [1]. The Iranian foreign minister said that the terms of any potential agreement must be settled before the process concludes.

"Everything must be clearly defined before concluding negotiations," Araghchi said [1].

“"We cannot trust the Americans at all"”

The insistence on the release of frozen assets as a prerequisite for talks suggests that Iran is prioritizing immediate financial liquidity and tangible proof of U.S. commitment over diplomatic gestures. By framing the issue around a lack of trust and contradictory messaging, Tehran is attempting to place the burden of initiating a credible diplomatic breakthrough entirely on Washington.