Iran's foreign ministry announced on Monday that it will not participate in the second round of peace talks with the United States, scheduled to take place in Islamabad, Pakistan. The spokesperson, Esmail Baqai, attributed this decision to a profound lack of American sincerity, particularly highlighting the recent seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz by the US as a significant factor. Baqai accused the US of failing to honor its commitments and violating the ceasefire, stating that these actions contradict the spirit of diplomacy. He expressed skepticism regarding the US's intentions, claiming that Washington is merely deflecting blame onto Iran rather than pursuing a genuine resolution to the ongoing tensions. This announcement has added embarrassment to the US, occurring just hours after President Donald Trump revealed plans to send a delegation to Islamabad for the talks. Iran's withdrawal leaves the possibility of high-level dialogue in disarray, and the Iranian government has signaled an increase in military readiness, warning that it is prepared to respond to any new aggression from the US or Israel.