Following his Thursday meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Tehran, Araqchi said the two sides have held “creative discussions” and stressed that the US must uphold its commitments if it wants diplomacy to move forward.

“Had creative discussions with H.E. the PM/FM of Qatar,” Araqchi wrote in a post on his X account on Friday.

“Putting diplomacy back on track isn't impossible. It hinges on US understanding of one simple fact: pressure doesn't work. The US should build trust, speak respectfully, acknowledge our rights, and uphold commitments,” the Iranian foreign minister stated.