Iran accuses Trump of diplomatic betrayal over US naval blockade

An adviser to Iran's supreme leader has accused US President Donald Trump of diplomatic betrayal over a US naval blockade against Iranian ports. According to the adviser, this is the third time Trump has betrayed diplomacy, and the US has also presented excessive demands in negotiations.

An adviser to Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei levelled a sharp accusation against US President Donald Trump, claiming that he has committed his third act of diplomatic betrayal. The accusation is linked to the US naval blockade against Iranian ports and demands presented in negotiations, which Iran's side considers disproportionate.

Iranian officials have repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with US negotiating tactics, which combine military pressure and diplomatic dialogue. From Tehran's perspective, honest negotiations are impossible in such a situation when military coercive measures against Iran are simultaneously continuing.

Tensions between the US and Iran have risen significantly in recent months. Washington has aimed to restrict Iran's nuclear programme and has applied various economic and military measures of pressure to that end. Iran has responded with military demonstrations and sharp rhetoric directed at the US.