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Iran is “taking all aspects into consideration” and “will decide on how to proceed,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar in a phone call Monday while addressing issues related to the US-Iran ceasefire.
In a statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry again expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s “good offices and mediation” in ceasefire talks. But it claimed that “provocative actions” and continued ceasefire violations by the United States were a major obstacle to continuing diplomacy.
The ministry said Araghchi cited US “threats and aggression against Iranian commercial ships,” as well as what it called contradictory positions and threatening rhetoric toward Iran.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the two ministers emphasized continuing consultations aimed at strengthening peace and stability in the region.
That sentiment was echoed in a separate statement released by Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, indicating that diplomatic channels remains open even as the status of a second round of talks between the US and Iran remain uncertain.
Earlier today, US President Donald Trump said he now considers that the ceasefire with Iran will end “Wednesday evening Washington time” and that it’s
“highly unlikely” he would extend it if a deal is not reached.…”