Iran states that it will not engage in negotiations with the US as long as threats and sanctions continue
In a recent statement, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that Tehran will refrain from engaging in direct nuclear talks with the United States unless Washington ceases its unilateral sanctions and threats.
The official stated on Friday, speaking to AFP during his visit to Jeddah, that direct negotiations with the United States will not be pursued as long as Washington maintains its maximum pressure strategy and continues to issue threats.
On Friday, Deputy Foreign Minister Araghchi visited a Saudi city to attend a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), where he reiterated Iran’s commitment to a peaceful nuclear program. He urged U.S. policymakers to engage in “fair and just negotiations” and cautioned against resorting to pressure and threats.
He highlighted Iran’s continued discussions with participating nations of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which involves Russia, China, and three European countries.
In a recent development, former President Donald Trump asserted that he had dispatched a letter to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. This assertion was swiftly refuted by Iran’s mission to the United Nations, which clarified that no such communication was received.
In an interview with Fox News, former President Donald Trump expressed his desire to reach a diplomatic agreement with Tehran prior to resorting to any military action against Iran.
In comments addressing concerns over nuclear proliferation, the speaker suggested there is a strong desire to receive the formal communication, stating, “I think they want to get that letter.” He further emphasized the necessity of action, saying, “The other alternative is we have to do something, because you can’t let another nuclear weapon.” This assertion was made despite Iran’s consistent declarations that it does not intend to pursue the development of nuclear weapons.
In response to ongoing military threats from Israel and the United States directed at Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, Araghchi emphasized that the nation’s nuclear program cannot be dismantled through military action.
An official stated that Iran’s nuclear efforts could not be dismantled by military means, emphasizing that the technological advancements made are deeply ingrained and cannot be eradicated through forceful measures.
He emphasized that Iran’s nuclear installations are strategically dispersed throughout various regions of the nation and equipped with substantial protective measures, asserting confidence in their invulnerability to destruction.
Furthermore, the senior diplomat emphasized Iran’s capacity to respond to military aggression “in a manner that is entirely proportionate and balanced.”
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, issued a warning, stating that any military action initiated by Israel against Iran would be met with reciprocal measures directed at Israel. Araghchi emphasized that regional actors are already aware of this stance.
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