[Iranian Foreign Minister: Excessive U.S. demands and contradictory stance hinder negotiation process] Golden Finance reported on May 23, citing CCTV, that Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi posted on social media on the evening of May 22, stating that he had a phone conversation with United Nations Secretary-General Guterres to exchange views on the latest regional situation and the diplomatic progress between Iran and the United States mediated by Pakistan. Araghchi said: 'The U.S. has repeatedly broken its promises and carried out military aggression against Iran. Its contradictory stance and excessive demands are factors hindering the negotiation process mediated by Pakistan.' Araghchi also stated that despite strong skepticism toward the U.S., Iran continues to participate in the relevant diplomatic process with a responsible and highly serious attitude, striving to achieve a reasonable and fair outcome.