Iran Blames US and Israel for Stalled Regional Ceasefire Negotiations
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei blamed the United States and Israel for the slow pace of diplomatic efforts to end the current war on June 1, 2026. Speaking in Dubai, Baghaei cited a lack of trust and contradictory positions from Washington as primary obstacles to reaching a final conclusion on a regional ceasefire. Tehran demanded the release of frozen funds and an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon as preconditions for further negotiations, highlighting the fragile mediation efforts.