India, May 8 -- Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday accused US President Donald Trump of prioritising "reckless" military action over diplomatic negotiations.

The US government consistently avoids peaceful resolutions, the diplomat said, as tensions continue in the region under a fragile ceasefire arrangement. Iran is reviewing a US-backed proposal that includes a pause on nuclear enrichment, sanctions relief, and talks on the Strait of Hormuz.

"Every time a diplomatic solution is on the table, the US opts for a reckless military adventure," Araghchi said. He asked whether the American approach is a "crude pressure tactic" or the result of the US president being "duped" into a war by outside influences.

The foreign minist...