Iran's foreign ministry has strongly criticized the United States, accusing it of 'hostile and criminal behavior' in response to President Trump's recent call for dialogue. The statement follows Trump's remarks to the Knesset, where he expressed willingness to strike a deal with Tehran despite ongoing tensions.
Recent months have seen escalating conflict, with the United States joining Israel in striking Iranian nuclear facilities after stalled indirect talks. Israel justified its actions as necessary to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, while Iran denied seeking nuclear weapons but continued uranium enrichment and limited international inspections.
In retaliation, Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at Israel, resulting in dozens of deaths and thousands of injuries. The ongoing hostilities underscore the deep mistrust and lack of progress toward peaceful resolution between the parties involved.