Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei wrote on X that the US negotiating approach, characterized by unilateral demands, failure to honor commitments, and reliance on coercion, is the real obstacle to rational negotiations with Iran, not Iranians’ religious beliefs. He urged Washington to understand Iran’s strategic interests and legitimate security concerns and address its own record of breaching commitments."What does the American administration's failure to respect its diplomatic commitments and its addiction to force and pressure have to do with the "religious beliefs" of Iranians?!Faith does not preclude 'rationality', just as secularism does not guarantee wisdom. What makes "rational negotiations" impossible is not "Iran’s religious beliefs", but America’s negotiating behavior, which amounts to little more than one-sided dictation rather than genuine diplomacy.You cannot demand concessions while refusing reciprocity, dictate terms while ignoring the other side’s legitimate interests, and expect a lasting agreement.Stop making ideologically driven assumptions about Iranians’ religious beliefs and start understanding Iran’s strategic interests and legitimate security concerns. And above all, instead of accusing others, address your own record of broken promises."