Iran Says U.S. Must Pledge No More Strikes Before Talks Can Restart

On June 30, 2025, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht‑Ravanchi told the BBC that diplomatic negotiations with the U.S. cannot resume unless Washington explicitly rules out further strikes on Iran. The demand followed U.S. bombings of three Iranian nuclear sites on June 21. Tehran remains open to discussions about its nuclear programme—such as uranium enrichment—with safeguards, but firmly rejects any backdrop of continued military threats. Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump defended the strikes, claiming the U.S. “totally obliterated” Iran’s nuclear facilities and is not currently offering any concessions, stating there is no ongoing dialogue