Iran Undecided on New Peace Talks Amid Rising Tensions with U.S.

Tehran. Iran stated on Monday that it has yet to decide whether to participate in a new round of peace talks with the United States. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that if no agreement is reached, he will target Iranian infrastructure.

Preliminary talks held in Islamabad earlier this month concluded without an agreement. Since then, both sides have accused each other of violating a temporary ceasefire.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that there are no plans for another round of talks and no decision has been made on the matter. "The U.S. is acting in a way that shows no seriousness in advancing the diplomatic process," he said, adding, "The ongoing blockade of Iranian ports and the recent seizure of a ship by the U.S. are clear violations of the ceasefire."

Trump has also accused Tehran of violating the ceasefire. The truce nearly collapsed on Tuesday night after shots were fired at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway closed by Iran.

These accusations have cast new uncertainty over efforts to end the war that began with the U.S.-Israel attack on the morning of February 28, which resulted in the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Oil prices surged on Monday amid fears that hostilities could resume following Iran's announcement over the weekend regarding a short-term reopening.