Iran’s foreign minister has publicly refused to meet the U.S. delegation on camera just days after initial indirect nuclear talks in Oman, signaling Tehran’s hard line even as backchannel diplomacy continues amid tensions involving Israel and Donald Trump’s administration. The on-camera snub highlights deep mistrust over nuclear issues, sanctions, and regional confrontations, raising fears that stalled dialogue could further inflame conflicts tied to Iran’s rivalry with Israel and U.S. pressure campaigns. ​