Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday said Tehran has no trust in the United States, citing what he described as Washington’s tendency to change its position frequently.

“We have no trust in Americans. This is the main obstacle to any diplomatic effort,” he told a group of journalists after the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in the Indian capital, New Delhi.

He said Iran has sufficient reasons for its lack of trust, while the United States, in his view, has no grounds to distrust Iran.

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Araghchi further claimed that after about 40 days of conflict, when the United States became “hopeless” of achieving its objectives in what he termed aggression against Iran, Washington proposed negotiations.

Referring to regional tensions, he said certain “warmongers” are seeking to draw the United States into another conflict, expressing hope that “wisdom and diplomacy will prevail” and lead to a negotiated solution.

On the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian foreign minister said Tehran wants it to remain fully open.

“As far as we are concerned, the Strait of Hormuz is open and all vessels can pass, except those of countries that are fighting with us,” he said.

Blaming US actions for instability in the region, Araghchi noted that the strategic waterway lies within the territorial waters of Iran and Oman, and stressed that its management should be handled by the two countries.

He added that consultations are underway to ensure effective administration of the Strait of Hormuz in the future, guaranteeing safe passage for all vessels.