Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has identified the US’s maximalist approach and other counterproductive policies as the primary obstacles to resolving the current crisis.

Araghchi made the remarks during a meeting in Tehran on Tuesday with Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, who is visiting the Iranian capital to lead a diplomatic delegation for consultations with Iranian officials.

The Iranian diplomat criticised the US for threatening and provocative rhetoric, a lack of goodwill, and dishonesty, describing these as further impediments to reaching a possible agreement.

“Together with the Israeli regime, the United States waged unlawful attacks on Iran from February 28 to April 7,” Araghchi said.

He noted that while US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire on April 7 following decisive Iranian retaliation, Washington continued its blockade of Iranian vessels and ports on April 13.

In response, Iran began imposing strict controls on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, shutting it down to what it calls enemy forces and their allies.

Tehran has maintained that it will not return to negotiations as long as the US refuses to meet conditions, including the cessation of all acts of aggression and the removal of the blockade.

Araghchi also stressed that American-Israeli actions, followed by repeated violations of the ceasefire through the continued blockade, are the main sources of instability in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran, he said, is consulting with relevant parties to develop regulations governing the waterway in accordance with international law, aiming to ensure safe and orderly passage through the strait.

Deputy Foreign Minister Kravik, for his part, underscored the importance of establishing lasting peace and stability in the region.

He also expressed Norway’s readiness to support diplomatic efforts and consultations on maritime safety and environmental protection in the Strait of Hormuz.